How to pronounce indirection
Say it like IN-duh-rek-shun. Indirection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- duh
- rek
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indirection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indirection
American and British speakers say indirection in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-duh-rek-shun.
What does indirection mean?
- An indirect action or process.
- A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
- Use of a variable or object through its address.
Where does indirection come from?
From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.
Questions about saying indirection
How do you pronounce indirection?
Say IN-duh-rek-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indirection?
Indirection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · duh · rek · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indirection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈɪndəˌrɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.