How to pronounce infraction
Say it like in-FRAK-shun. Infraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
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- in
- FRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infraction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep 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 infraction
American and British speakers say infraction in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfrækʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈfrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRAK-shun.
What does infraction mean?
- A minor offense, petty crime.“Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.”
- A violation; breach.
- A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.
Where does infraction come from?
From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
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Words that rhyme with infraction
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Questions about saying infraction
How do you pronounce infraction?
Say in-FRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfrækʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infraction?
Infraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: in · FRAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infraction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfrækʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.