friction

/ˈfrɪkʃən/

Syllables fric·tion

Stress FRIC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

fric

/frɪk/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another

Sound Reference

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fric=/frɪk/(brick -b) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Friction between the tires and the road keeps the car from slipping.