How to pronounce tradition
Say it like truh-DISH-un. Tradition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- truh
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tradition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 tradition
American and British speakers say tradition in essentially the same way: /trəˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /trəˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-DISH-un.
What does tradition mean?
- an inherited pattern of thought or action
- a specific practice of long standing
Where does tradition come from?
From Middle English tradicioun, from Old French tradicion, from Latin trāditiō, from the verb trādō.
Words that rhyme with tradition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tradition.
Questions about saying tradition
How do you pronounce tradition?
Say truh-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /trəˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tradition?
Tradition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: truh · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tradition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /trəˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.