How to Pronounce Benediction

To pronounce "benediction", say BEN-ed-ict-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BEN-ed-ict-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “benediction”

"benediction" has 4 syllables: ben-ed-ict-ion. It rhymes with conviction and affliction, if that helps it stick.

What does benediction mean?

noun

  1. A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).

    “to pronounce / give / say the benediction; the nuptial benediction; a parting benediction”

  2. In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.

Synonyms

blessinggrace

Antonyms

malediction

Words that rhyme with benediction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convictionafflictioncontradictiondepictionrestrictionderelictionfrictiondictionjurisdictioninflictionconstrictionaddiction

Related words

blessingbenisondismissalbenefactionhouseblessinginvocationchargethanksgiving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "benediction"?▾

"Benediction" has 4 syllables: ben · ed · ict · ion.

What does "benediction" mean?▾

Benediction: A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).

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