How to pronounce auditions
Say it like aw-DISH-unz. Auditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- aw
- DISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auditions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auditions
American and British speakers say auditions in essentially the same way: /ˌɔˈdɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɔːˈdɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-DISH-unz.
What does auditions mean?
- plural of audition How to pronounce audition
- third-person singular simple present indicative of audition How to pronounce audition
Questions about saying auditions
How do you pronounce auditions?
Say aw-DISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈdɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːˈdɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auditions?
Auditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: aw · DISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say auditions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔˈdɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɔːˈdɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.