How to Pronounce Interaction

To pronounce "interaction", say INT-er-act-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interaction”

"interaction" has 4 syllables: int-er-act-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and action, if that helps it stick.

What does interaction mean?

noun

  1. The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

    “Be aware of interactions between different medications.”

  2. A conversation or exchange between people.

    “I enjoyed the interaction with a bunch of like-minded people.”

Words that rhyme with interaction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactionactiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistractioninfraction

Related words

interactiveinteractivityrelationshipinterplayinterrelatednessrelationinterrelationinterdependency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interaction"?▾

"Interaction" has 4 syllables: int · er · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "interaction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interaction" is /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/.

What does "interaction" mean?▾

Interaction: The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

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