How to pronounce compaction
Say it like kum-PAK-shun. Compaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
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- kum
- PAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compaction
American and British speakers say compaction in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpækʃən/ in the US and /kəmˈpækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAK-shun.
What does compaction mean?
- The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.
Where does compaction come from?
From Old French compaction, from Latin compactionem, from compingere.
Words that rhyme with compaction
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Questions about saying compaction
How do you pronounce compaction?
Say kum-PAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpækʃən/. In British English it is /kəmˈpækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compaction?
Compaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: kum · PAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say compaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpækʃən/ and the British form is /kəmˈpækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.