How to Pronounce Retraction

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

retraction

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying retraction, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

RETR-act-ion

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “retraction”

"retraction" has 3 syllables: retr-act-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and action, if that helps it stick.

What does retraction mean?

noun

  1. An act or instance of retracting.
  2. A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.

Words that rhyme with retraction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactionactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistraction

Related words

recantationabjurationretractretreatwithdrawalregressterminationbacktracking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retraction"?▾

"Retraction" has 3 syllables: retr · act · ion.

What does "retraction" mean?▾

Retraction: An act or instance of retracting.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “retraction” in the full dictionary →