How to pronounce impaction
Say it like im-PAK-shun. Impaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
- im
- PAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 impaction
American and British speakers say impaction in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpækʃən/ in the US and /ɪmˈpækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAK-shun.
What does impaction mean?
- A compression; the packing together of loose matter.
- Something packed together tightly; a mass of densely-packed matter.
- A solid, immobile bulk of stool.
Where does impaction come from?
From Latin impingere (“to dash against, impinge”).
Words that rhyme with impaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impaction.
Questions about saying impaction
How do you pronounce impaction?
Say im-PAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpækʃən/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impaction?
Impaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: im · PAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say impaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpækʃən/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.