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
US
ri-FRAK-shun
UK
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.