How to pronounce liquefaction
Say it like lik-wuh-FAK-shun. Liquefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
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- lik
- wuh
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquefaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- likGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep 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 liquefaction
American and British speakers say liquefaction in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lik-wuh-FAK-shun.
What does liquefaction mean?
- The process of being, or state of having been, made liquid (from either a solid or a gas).
- The liquid or semiliquid that results from this process.
Where does liquefaction come from?
From Middle English liquefaction, from Middle French liquefaction (modern French liquéfaction), from Medieval Latin liquefactiō.
Words that rhyme with liquefaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquefaction.
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
Questions about saying liquefaction
How do you pronounce liquefaction?
Say lik-wuh-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquefaction?
Liquefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: lik · wuh · FAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say liquefaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.