How to Pronounce Action

To pronounce "action", say ACT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæk.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “action”

"action" has 2 syllables: act-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and interaction, if that helps it stick.

What does action mean?

noun

  1. Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.
  2. A way of motion or functioning.

    “Knead bread with a rocking action.”

verb

  1. To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.
  2. To initiate a legal action against someone.

interjection

  1. Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

    “The director yelled ‘Action!’ before the camera started rolling.”

Synonyms

deed

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Words that rhyme with action

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistractioninfraction

Related words

activityactivenessdeeddoingactionable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "action"?▾

"Action" has 2 syllables: act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "action"?▾

The IPA transcription of "action" is /ˈæk.ʃən/.

What does "action" mean?▾

Action: Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

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