how to pronounce fraction

/fʁak.sjɔ̃/

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fraction is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… voir cette fraction de seconde où on …”

meanings of fraction

noun:

Fraction, breakup.
Fraction.
Fraction (small amount).

fraction frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word fraction occurs in french on average 5.8 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.