how to pronounce friction

/ˈfɹɪkʃən/

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friction is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of friction in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… it catches on the friction pads and the …”

meanings of friction

noun:

Massage of the body to restore circulation.
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
(Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

friction frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word friction occurs in english on average 3.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.