How to Pronounce Subtraction

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/səbˈtɹækʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subtraction”

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

What does subtraction mean?

noun

  1. The process of subtracting a number from another.
  2. A calculation involving subtracting.

    “The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.”

Words that rhyme with subtraction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactionactioninteractiondissatisfactionfactionabstractiontractionattractionextractionexactioncontractiondistraction

Related words

minusdeductioninterpolativedifferencesubtractwithdrawalremainderembezzlement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subtraction"?▾

"Subtraction" has 3 syllables: subtr · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "subtraction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subtraction" is /səbˈtɹækʃən/.

What does "subtraction" mean?▾

Subtraction: The process of subtracting a number from another.

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