How to Pronounce Extraction

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extraction”

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

What does extraction mean?

noun

  1. An act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
  2. A person's origin or ancestry.

Synonyms

descentlineageextractreduction

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Words that rhyme with extraction

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satisfactionactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionexactioncontractiondistractioninfraction

Related words

descentoriginabstractionextractiveextractpullliftrefining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extraction"?▾

"Extraction" has 3 syllables: extr · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "extraction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extraction" is /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/.

What does "extraction" mean?▾

Extraction: An act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.

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