How do you pronounce "audition"?

In American English: /ɑːˈdɪʃən/ (ah-DISH-uhn). In British English: /ɔːdˈɪʃən/ (awd-ISH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ɑːˈdɪʃən/ (ah-DISH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɔːdˈɪʃən/ (awd-ISH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɑːˈdɪʃən/ (ah-DISH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɔːdˈɪʃən/ (awd-ISH-uhn).

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audition

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/ɑːˈdɪʃən/

ah-DISH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːau·dɪʃdi·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12