To pronounce "audition", say AUD-it-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"audition" has 3 syllables: aud-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I've been to five auditions this week.”
“His audition was poor.”
verb
“We auditioned several actors for the part.”
“Several actors auditioned for the part.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Audition" has 3 syllables: aud · it · ion.
Audition: A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.
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