How to Pronounce "addition"

word

/əˈdɪʃən/

uh-DI-shuhn

/ɐdˈɪʃən/

uh-DI-shuhn

Definition

Addition is the act of putting something together with something else so there is more. It can mean adding numbers in math, or an extra thing, part, or room that is added.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈdɪʃən/

British English

/ɐdˈɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-DI-shuhn

Listen in Context

In math class, we learned addition today.

The new room is an addition to the house.

The baby is a happy addition to the family.

In addition to coffee, we also need milk and sugar.