How to Pronounce Actions

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæk.ʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “actions”

"actions" has 2 syllables: act-ions. It rhymes with abstractions and contractions, if that helps it stick.

What does actions 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.

Synonyms

deed

Words that rhyme with actions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractionscontractionsattractionssatisfactionsreactionsinfractionsinteractionsfactionsexactionsfractionsdistractionsextractions

Related words

activityactivenessaccessionsacciones

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "actions"?▾

"Actions" has 2 syllables: act · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "actions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "actions" is /ˈæk.ʃənz/.

What does "actions" mean?▾

Actions: Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

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