How to pronounce sedition
Say it like sih-DISH-un. Sedition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- sih
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sedition
American and British speakers say sedition in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /sɪˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DISH-un.
What does sedition mean?
- Organized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing.
- Insurrection or rebellion.
Where does sedition come from?
From Old French sedicion, from Latin sēditiō (“sedition, discord”), from sēd- (“apart”) (an alternative form of sē-) + itiō (“going”).
Words that rhyme with sedition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sedition.
Questions about saying sedition
How do you pronounce sedition?
Say sih-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedition?
Sedition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: sih · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sedition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /sɪˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.