To pronounce "ruction", say RUCT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹʌk.ʃən/
IPA
"ruction" has 2 syllables: ruct-ion. It rhymes with slicken and buccan, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ruction" has 2 syllables: ruct · ion.
The IPA transcription of "ruction" is /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/.
Ruction: A noisy quarrel or fight.
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