benediction meaning

UK US /ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/ 4 syllables

benediction (noun): the act of praying for divine protection.

benediction has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

benediction as a noun

  1. the act of praying for divine protection

    Synonyms: blessing

    Type of: prayer

  2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

    Synonyms: blessing

    Type of: prayer

    Kinds: benison

How to pronounce benediction

benediction is pronounced /ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with benediction

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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