Diction
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The clarity and manner with which a person pronounces and enunciates words when speaking or singing.
“The broadcaster's precise diction made her programmes easy to understand for all audiences.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈdɪkʃən/
Syllables
dic·tion
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -ION, C in position 4 is a useful consonant to isolate when playing Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 10 points with C=3, the -ION ending hooks onto many prefixes and board positions
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