How to pronounce interdiction
Say it like in-ter-DIK-shun. Interdiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- in
- ter
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interdiction 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 interdiction
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-DIK-shun.
What does interdiction mean?
- The act of interdicting or something interdicted.
- The destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used.
Where does interdiction come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from French interdiction, itself a borrowing from Latin interdictiō.
Words that rhyme with interdiction
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Questions about saying interdiction
How do you pronounce interdiction?
Say in-ter-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interdiction?
Interdiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: in · ter · DIK · shun.
Is interdiction pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈdɪkʃən/ (in-tuh-DIK-shun).