American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'action' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "action" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "action"

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Simple pronunciation
aak-shn
IPA transcription
/ˈæk.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
439th

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What does "action" mean?

  1. 1.something done or performed
  2. 2.exciting activity or adventure

Examples of "action" in a sentence

  • We need to take action now.
  • His actions caused a lot of trouble.
  • Without action, nothing will change.

How common is "action"?

Action is the 439th most common word in English.

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