How to Pronounce Abstraction

To pronounce "abstraction", say ABSTR-act-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abstraction”

"abstraction" has 3 syllables: abstr-act-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and action, if that helps it stick.

What does abstraction mean?

noun

  1. The act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.
  2. A separation from worldly objects; a recluse life; the withdrawal from one's senses.

Synonyms

universalization

Antonyms

concretizationspecialization

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Words that rhyme with abstraction

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satisfactionactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistractioninfraction

Related words

extractiongeneralizationabstractabstractednessabductionabductedkidnapkidnapping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abstraction"?▾

"Abstraction" has 3 syllables: abstr · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abstraction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abstraction" is /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/.

What does "abstraction" mean?▾

Abstraction: The act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.

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