How to pronounce vection
Say it like VEK-shun. Vection has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK).
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- VEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vection
American and British speakers say vection in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˈvɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEK-shun.
What does vection mean?
- The transference of the germs of disease from those who are sick to those who are well; infection.
- The illusion of self-motion.
Where does vection come from?
From Latin vectio, from vehere, vectum (“to carry”).
Words that rhyme with vection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vection.
Questions about saying vection
How do you pronounce vection?
Say VEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈvɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vection?
Vection has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK). Broken into parts: VEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈvɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.