How to Pronounce Fracture

To pronounce "fracture", say FRACT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹæk.tjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹæk.tjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fracture”

"fracture" has 3 syllables: fract-ur-e. It rhymes with manufacture and acture, if that helps it stick.

What does fracture mean?

noun

  1. An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.
  2. A break in bone or cartilage.

verb

  1. To break, or cause something to break.
  2. To amuse (a person) greatly; to split someone's sides.

Words that rhyme with fracture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manufactureacturefactureremanufactureblacksher

Related words

breakcrackfaultcrackingbrokenbreakagebreachbreaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fracture"?▾

"Fracture" has 3 syllables: fract · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fracture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fracture" is /ˈfɹæk.tjə/.

What does "fracture" mean?▾

Fracture: An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.

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