How to Pronounce Diffraction

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈfɹækʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diffraction”

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

What does diffraction mean?

noun

  1. The bending of a wave around an obstacle.
  2. The breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

Words that rhyme with diffraction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactionactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistraction

Related words

x-raycrystallographiclimiteddeflectioninterferencerefractiondiffusionscattering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diffraction"?▾

"Diffraction" has 3 syllables: diffr · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "diffraction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diffraction" is /dɪˈfɹækʃən/.

What does "diffraction" mean?▾

Diffraction: The bending of a wave around an obstacle.

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