How to pronounce infractions
Say it like in-FRAK-shunz. Infractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
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- in
- FRAK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infractions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infractions
American and British speakers say infractions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRAK-shunz.
What does infractions mean?
- plural of infraction How to pronounce infraction
Questions about saying infractions
How do you pronounce infractions?
Say in-FRAK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infractions?
Infractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: in · FRAK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say infractions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfrækʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.