How to pronounce deconfliction
Say it like dee-kun-FLIK-shun. Deconfliction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLIK).
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- dee
- kun
- FLIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deconfliction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deconfliction
American and British speakers say deconfliction in essentially the same way: /dikənˈflɪkʃən/ in the US and /diːkənˈflɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-FLIK-shun.
What does deconfliction mean?
- The act or process of deconflicting.
Where does deconfliction come from?
From deconflict + -ion.
Words that rhyme with deconfliction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deconfliction.
Questions about saying deconfliction
How do you pronounce deconfliction?
Say dee-kun-FLIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dikənˈflɪkʃən/. In British English it is /diːkənˈflɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deconfliction?
Deconfliction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLIK). Broken into parts: dee · kun · FLIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deconfliction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikənˈflɪkʃən/ and the British form is /diːkənˈflɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.