How to pronounce astriction
Say it like uh-STRIK-shun. Astriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- uh
- STRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astriction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astriction
American and British speakers say astriction in essentially the same way: /əˈstrɪkʃən/ in the US and /əˈstrɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STRIK-shun.
What does astriction mean?
- The act of binding; restriction; obligation.
- A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance.
Where does astriction come from?
Ultimately from Latin astrictio.
Words that rhyme with astriction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astriction.
Questions about saying astriction
How do you pronounce astriction?
Say uh-STRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /əˈstrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astriction?
Astriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: uh · STRIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say astriction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstrɪkʃən/ and the British form is /əˈstrɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.