How to Pronounce "refraction"

word

ɹəˈfɹækʃən

ri-FRAK-shun

ɹɪfɹˈækʃən

ri-FRAK-shun

Definition

Refraction is the bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one material into another, like when a straw looks bent in a glass of water.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹəˈfɹækʃən

British English

ɹɪfɹˈækʃən

Simplified Pronunciation

ri-FRAK-shun

Listen in Context

The refraction of light makes the pencil look bent in the water.

Refraction happens when light passes from air into water.

We studied refraction in science class today.

Rainbows are created by the refraction of sunlight through raindrops.