How to Pronounce Impaction

To pronounce "impaction", say IMP-act-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

IMP-act-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “impaction”

"impaction" has 3 syllables: imp-act-ion. It rhymes with compaction and pump-action, if that helps it stick.

What does impaction mean?

noun

  1. Compression; the packing together of loose matter
  2. Something packed together tightly; a mass of densely-packed matter

Words that rhyme with impaction

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compactionpump-action

Related words

impingementcerumencompactioncompressionoppilationcompressuresmushimpastation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impaction"?▾

"Impaction" has 3 syllables: imp · act · ion.

What does "impaction" mean?▾

Impaction: Compression; the packing together of loose matter

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