Diction definition

Diction means the proper pronunciation of words when singing.
Diction means word choice, the precise words we use to convey our intended meaning. We are not, however, always as precise as we would wish. We may confuse words that sound alike, or have similar meanings. In some dialects of English this is not a problem, but Standard English tries to keep clear distinctions between such “diction demons.” Because many terms sound alike, they can also cause spelling problems even when the writer knows the accepted definition of the terms. You should be able to define, spell, and use correctly the following terms.

Examples of Diction in a sentence

  • Faculty members assigned to a Mathematics Center, Writing Center, or Speech and Diction Center shall receive one (1) equivalent semester hour for each thirty (30) clock hours of such assigned duties.

  • Employees assigned to a Mathematics Center, Writing Center, Speech and Diction Center, or other special center shall receive one (1) equivalent semester hour for each thirty (30) clock hours of such assigned duties.

  • There are four input tools in Writing-Pad: Phonetic, Keyboard, Diction- ary and Symbol.

  • The Characters, Thought, and Diction are also especially important in Aristotelian tragedies.