How to Pronounce Audience

To pronounce "audience", say AUD-ienc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑdiəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɑdiəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɔːdiəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “audience”

Break "audience" into 3 beats and lean on "AUD" — that's the stressed one.

What does audience mean?

noun

  1. A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

    “We joined the audience just as the lights went down.”

  2. Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.

Synonyms

crowdspectatorshearershiplistenership

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Related words

hearinginterviewconsultationauditoriumgalleryreaderreadershipaddressee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "audience"?▾

"Audience" has 3 syllables: aud · ienc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "audience"?▾

The IPA transcription of "audience" is /ˈɑdiəns/.

What does "audience" mean?▾

Audience: A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

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