how to pronounce faction

/fak.sjɔ̃/

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faction is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of faction in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… explose en faction irréconciliables se …”

meanings of faction

noun:

Act of keeping watch.
A watchman.
A faction; specifically one which causes trouble.

faction frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word faction occurs in french on average 2.8 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.