How to pronounce depiction
Say it like dih-PIK-shun. Depiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIK).
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- dih
- PIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depiction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIKSay 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 depiction
American and British speakers say depiction in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PIK-shun.
What does depiction mean?
- A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
- A drawing or painting.
- A representation.
Where does depiction come from?
From French dépiction, from Latin dēpictiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- delineation
- picture
- characterization
- characterisation
Words that rhyme with depiction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depiction.
Questions about saying depiction
How do you pronounce depiction?
Say dih-PIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɪkʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depiction?
Depiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIK). Broken into parts: dih · PIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.