How to pronounce addictions
Say it like uh-DIK-shunz. Addictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- uh
- DIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addictions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addictions
American and British speakers say addictions in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪkʃənz/ in the US and /əˈdɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DIK-shunz.
What does addictions mean?
- plural of addiction How to pronounce addiction
Questions about saying addictions
How do you pronounce addictions?
Say uh-DIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈdɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addictions?
Addictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: uh · DIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say addictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈdɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.