How do you pronounce "additions"?

In American English: /əˈdɪʃənz/ (uh-DISH-uhnz). In British English: /ədˈɪʃənz/ (uhd-ISH-uhnz). In Canadian English: /əˈdɪʃənz/ (uh-DISH-uhnz). In Australian English: /ɐdˈɪʃənz/ (ⱯD-ish).

Is "additions" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdɪʃənz/ (uh-DISH-uhnz), while in British English it's /ədˈɪʃənz/ (uhd-ISH-uhnz).

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additions

/əˈdɪʃənz/

uh-DISH-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dɪʃdi·ənztions

Source

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Last updated: 2026-02-12