How to pronounce labefaction
Say it like lab-uh-FAK-shun. Labefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
- lab
- uh
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labefaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- labGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAKSay 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 labefaction
American and British speakers say labefaction in essentially the same way: /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/ in the US and /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lab-uh-FAK-shun.
What does labefaction mean?
- The act of shaking or weakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination.
Where does labefaction come from?
From Latin labefaciō (labo to totter + facio to make).
Words that rhyme with labefaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of labefaction.
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
Questions about saying labefaction
How do you pronounce labefaction?
Say lab-uh-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labefaction?
Labefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: lab · uh · FAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say labefaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlæbəˈfækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.