How to pronounce retraction
Say it like ree-TRAK-shun. Retraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- ree
- TRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retraction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRAKSay 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 retraction
American and British speakers say retraction in essentially the same way: /riˈtrækʃən/ in the US and /riˈtrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAK-shun.
What does retraction mean?
- An act or instance of retracting.
- A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.
- A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.
Where does retraction come from?
From re- + traction or retract + -ion.
Words that rhyme with retraction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retraction.
Questions about saying retraction
How do you pronounce retraction?
Say ree-TRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrækʃən/. In British English it is /riˈtrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retraction?
Retraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: ree · TRAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say retraction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrækʃən/ and the British form is /riˈtrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.