How to Pronounce Suction

To pronounce "suction", say SUCT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsʌkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suction”

"suction" has 2 syllables: suct-ion. It rhymes with induction and obstruction, if that helps it stick.

What does suction mean?

noun

A force which pushes matter from one space into another because the pressure inside the second space is lower than the pressure in the first.
A force holding two objects together because the pressure in the space between the items is lower than the pressure outside that space.

verb

To create an imbalance in pressure between one space and another in order to draw matter between the spaces.
To draw out the contents of a space.

Antonyms

unsuction

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Words that rhyme with suction

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induction obstruction construction destruction reduction abduction instruction seduction production deduction deconstruction fluxion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suction"?▾

"Suction" has 2 syllables: suct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "suction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suction" is /ˈsʌkʃən/.

What does "suction" mean?▾

Suction: A force which pushes matter from one space into another because the pressure inside the second space is lower than the pressure in the first.

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