How to Pronounce "unction"
word
ʌŋkʃən
UNGK-shuhn
ʌnktɪˈɒn
UNGK-tih-ON
Definition
A formal act of anointing someone with oil, especially as part of a religious ceremony. Unction can also refer to excessive or insincere earnestness, especially in speech or manner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʌŋkʃən
British English
ʌnktɪˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UNGK-shuhn
UK
UNGK-tih-ON
Listen in Context
The priest performed the unction during the ceremony.
Unction is often used in religious traditions.
The unction was given to the sick patient.
She spoke with such unction that it almost sounded fake.