How to pronounce indication
Say it like in-duh-KAY-shun. Indication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- in
- duh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indication
American and British speakers say indication in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-KAY-shun.
What does indication mean?
- something that serves to indicate or suggest“an indication of foul play”“indications of strain”
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name
- (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure“the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics”
Where does indication come from?
From Old French indication, from Latin indicātiō (“a showing, indicating the value of something; valuation”), from indicō (“point out, indicate, show; value”); see indicate; compare French indication, Spanish indicación, Italian indicazione.
Words that rhyme with indication
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Questions about saying indication
How do you pronounce indication?
Say in-duh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indication?
Indication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: in · duh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.