How to Pronounce Putrefaction

To pronounce "putrefaction", say PUTR-ef-act-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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12

Letters

/ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “putrefaction”

"putrefaction" has 4 syllables: putr-ef-act-ion.

What does putrefaction mean?

noun

  1. The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
  2. Rotten material.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putrefaction"?▾

"Putrefaction" has 4 syllables: putr · ef · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "putrefaction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putrefaction" is /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/.

What does "putrefaction" mean?▾

Putrefaction: The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

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