How to pronounce stiction
Say it like STIK-shun. Stiction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stiction
American and British speakers say stiction in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˈstɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-shun.
What does stiction mean?
- The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact.
Where does stiction come from?
Blend of static + friction (see static friction).
Words that rhyme with stiction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stiction.
Questions about saying stiction
How do you pronounce stiction?
Say STIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiction?
Stiction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say stiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.