How to pronounce fraction
Say it like FRAK-shun. Fraction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
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- FRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fraction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 fraction
American and British speakers say fraction in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃən/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shun.
What does fraction mean?
- a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
- a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
- the quotient of two rational numbers
- perform a division“Can you divide 49 by seven?”
Where does fraction come from?
From Middle English fraccioun (“a breaking”), from Anglo-Norman, Old French fraccion, from Medieval Latin fractio (“a fragment, portion”), from earlier Latin fractio (“a breaking, a breaking into pieces”), from fractus, past participle of f
Words that rhyme with fraction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fraction.
Questions about saying fraction
How do you pronounce fraction?
Say FRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fraction?
Fraction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say fraction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃən/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.