How to Pronounce "audition"
word
/ɑˈdɪʃən/
ah-DI-shuhn
/ɔːdˈɪʃən/
aw-DI-shuhn
Definition
An audition is a short performance or test that someone does to try to get a role in a play, movie, musical, band, or other performance job. It is used to show skills such as acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑˈdɪʃən/
British English
/ɔːdˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-DI-shuhn
UK
aw-DI-shuhn
Listen in Context
She has an audition for the school play tomorrow.
He practiced his song before the audition.
Many dancers came to the audition.
I was so nervous at the audition that I forgot my first line.