To pronounce "compaction", say COMP-act-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"compaction" has 3 syllables: comp-act-ion. It rhymes with impaction and pump-action, if that helps it stick.
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"Compaction" has 3 syllables: comp · act · ion.
Compaction: The process of compacting something, or something that has been compacted.
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