faction

/ˈfækʃən/

Syllables fac·tion

Stress FAC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

fac

/fæk/

short a

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a small organized group within a larger one, often with different views

Sound Reference

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fac=/fæk/ (fact) + tion=/ʃən/ (nation)

Example

A faction within the party opposed the new policy.