To pronounce "petrifaction", say PETR-if-act-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"petrifaction" has 4 syllables: petr-if-act-ion.
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"Petrifaction" has 4 syllables: petr · if · act · ion.
Petrifaction: Petrification.
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