How to pronounce malediction
Say it like mal-uh-DIK-shun. Malediction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- mal
- uh
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malediction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 malediction
American and British speakers say malediction in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-DIK-shun.
What does malediction mean?
- A curse.
- Evil speech.
Where does malediction come from?
From late Middle English malediccion, from Middle French malédiction, from Latin maledictiō (“curse”) from malus (“evil”) + dictiō (“speech”) noun of action from perfect passive participle dictus (“spoken”), from verb dīcō (“speak”).
Words that rhyme with malediction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malediction.
Questions about saying malediction
How do you pronounce malediction?
Say mal-uh-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malediction?
Malediction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: mal · uh · DIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say malediction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.