How to Pronounce Redaction

To pronounce "redaction", say RED-act-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈdækʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹəˈdækʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “redaction”

"redaction" has 3 syllables: red-act-ion.

What does redaction mean?

noun

  1. Edited or censored version of a document.

    “The government supplied only the redaction to the reporters; the original was kept secret.”

  2. The change or changes made while editing.

Related words

editingeditoreditorialwritingformulationformphrasingwording

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "redaction"?▾

"Redaction" has 3 syllables: red · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "redaction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "redaction" is /ɹəˈdækʃən/.

What does "redaction" mean?▾

Redaction: Edited or censored version of a document.

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