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How to pronounce “benediction

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Pronunciation guide for benediction

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of benediction with real speech in context.
Available examples
5 YouTube examples
Real speech example
"Afterneath" / "Killing Me"When the benediction had been sung
Definition summary
A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).

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How to pronounce benediction

"Afterneath" / "Killing Me"

When the benediction had been sung

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “benediction

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
  • In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
  • A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
  • Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.

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