how to pronounce distraction

/dis.tʁak.sjɔ̃/

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distraction is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of distraction

noun:

Distraction.
Entertainment.

distraction frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word distraction occurs in french on average 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.