How to pronounce audition
Say it like ah-DISH-un. Audition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- ah
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of audition
American and British speakers say audition in essentially the same way: /ɑˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-DISH-un.
What does audition mean?
- perform in order to get a role“She auditioned for a role on Broadway”
- the ability to hear; the auditory faculty“his hearing was impaired”
- a test of the suitability of a performer
Where does audition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French audicion, from Latin audītiō, from audiō (“to hear”).
Words that rhyme with audition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of audition.
Questions about saying audition
How do you pronounce audition?
Say ah-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audition?
Audition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: ah · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say audition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɔːˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.