diction

noun
UK: /ˈdɪk.ʃən/
US: /ˈdɪk.ʃən/

  1. The way in which someone pronounces words.

    1. Her diction is very clear, so everyone can understand her.
    2. The actor's poor diction made it difficult to understand his lines during the play.

  2. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

    1. The poem's diction created a strong, lasting impression.
    2. The author employs a formal diction suitable for academic discourse in this research paper.

Synonyms

pronunciation elocution articulation style expression phrasing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diction" in English means: The way in which someone pronounces words., The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing..

The phonetic transcription of "diction" is /ˈdɪk.ʃən/ in British English and /ˈdɪk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diction": pronunciation, elocution, articulation, style, expression, phrasing.

Example usage of "diction": "Her diction is very clear, so everyone can understand her.". More examples on the page.