How to pronounce abduct
Say it like ab-DUHKT. Abduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT).
- ab
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abduct 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.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of abduct
American and British speakers say abduct in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʌkt/ in the US and /æbˈdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DUHKT.
What does abduct mean?
- To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.“to abduct children”
- To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.
Where does abduct come from?
* (physiology): Back-formation from abduction.
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Words that rhyme with abduct
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Questions about saying abduct
How do you pronounce abduct?
Say ab-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abduct?
Abduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: ab · DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say abduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʌkt/ and the British form is /æbˈdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.