how to pronounce action

/ˈɛk.tʃən/

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action is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of action in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… dass ein spieler bmf action einer eine …”

meanings of action

noun:

A genre characterised by such activity.
Action (fast-paced, often violent activity).

action frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word action occurs in german on average 14.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.