How to pronounce indiction
Say it like in-DIK-shun. Indiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- in
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indiction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay 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 indiction
American and British speakers say indiction in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DIK-shun.
What does indiction mean?
- A declaration or official announcement.
Where does indiction come from?
From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.
Words that rhyme with indiction
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Questions about saying indiction
How do you pronounce indiction?
Say in-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indiction?
Indiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: in · DIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.