How to pronounce abduces
Say it like ab-DOO-suhs. Abduces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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US American/æbˈduˌsəs/ab-DOO-suhs
UK British/æbˈdjuːˌsəs/ab-DYOO-suhs
- ab
- DOO
- suhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abduces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abduces
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ab-DYOO-suhs.
What does abduces mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abduce How to pronounce abduce
Questions about saying abduces
How do you pronounce abduces?
Say ab-DOO-suhs. The American pronunciation is /æbˈduˌsəs/. In British English it is /æbˈdjuːˌsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abduces?
Abduces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: ab · DOO · suhs.
Is abduces pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /æbˈdjuːˌsəs/ (ab-DYOO-suhs).