How to Pronounce Abreaction

To pronounce "abreaction", say ABR-eact-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abreaction”

"abreaction" has 3 syllables: abr-eact-ion.

What does abreaction mean?

noun

  1. The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.

Related words

catharsiskatharsisextrajectionrepersonalizationdeconfusionretrospectionekphoriascotomization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abreaction"?▾

"Abreaction" has 3 syllables: abr · eact · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abreaction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abreaction" is /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/.

What does "abreaction" mean?▾

Abreaction: The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.

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