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friction

How many syllables in friction?

  2 syllables

Divide friction into syllables:   fric-tion
Stressed syllable in friction:   fric-tion
How to pronounce friction:   frik-shun
How to say friction:

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Synonyms for friction


1 syllable
  • strife
  • wear
2 syllables
  • discord
  • scuffing
  • rubbing
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What rhymes with friction

2 syllables
  • diction
  • stiction
  • fiction
3 syllables
4 syllables
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