How to pronounce effraction
Say it like ih-FRAK-shun. Effraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
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- ih
- FRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effraction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAKSay 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 effraction
American and British speakers say effraction in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfrækʃən/ in the US and /ɛˈfrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-FRAK-shun.
What does effraction mean?
- A bone fracture where the bone breaks the surface of the skin.
Where does effraction come from?
From French effraction from Latin effractura.
Words that rhyme with effraction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effraction.
Questions about saying effraction
How do you pronounce effraction?
Say ih-FRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfrækʃən/. In British English it is /ɛˈfrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effraction?
Effraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: ih · FRAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say effraction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfrækʃən/ and the British form is /ɛˈfrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.