How to pronounce abducing
Say it like ab-DYOO-sing. Abducing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO).
- ab
- DYOO
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abducing 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.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abducing
American and British speakers say abducing in essentially the same way: /æbˈdjusɪŋ/ in the US and /æbˈdjuːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DYOO-sing.
What does abducing mean?
- present participle and gerund of abduce How to pronounce abduce
Words that rhyme with abducing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abducing.
Questions about saying abducing
How do you pronounce abducing?
Say ab-DYOO-sing. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdjusɪŋ/. In British English it is /æbˈdjuːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abducing?
Abducing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO). Broken into parts: ab · DYOO · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say abducing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdjusɪŋ/ and the British form is /æbˈdjuːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.