How to pronounce exaction
Say it like ig-ZAK-shun. Exaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- ig
- ZAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAKSay 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 exaction
American and British speakers say exaction in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzækʃən/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAK-shun.
What does exaction mean?
- The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force“the exaction to tribute or of obedience”
- extortion.
- That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Where does exaction come from?
From Middle English exaccioun, exaccion, from Middle French exaction, from Old French, from Latin exāctiō.
Words that rhyme with exaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exaction.
Questions about saying exaction
How do you pronounce exaction?
Say ig-ZAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzækʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exaction?
Exaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: ig · ZAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzækʃən/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.