How to pronounce abductee
Say it like ab-duk-TEE. Abductee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- ab
- duk
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abductee
American and British speakers say abductee in essentially the same way: /ˌæbdʌkˈti/ in the US and /ˌæbdʌkˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-duk-TEE.
What does abductee mean?
- An abducted person, in particular a person abducted by aliens.
Where does abductee come from?
From abduct + -ee.
Words that rhyme with abductee
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Questions about saying abductee
How do you pronounce abductee?
Say ab-duk-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbdʌkˈti/. In British English it is /ˌæbdʌkˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductee?
Abductee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: ab · duk · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say abductee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbdʌkˈti/ and the British form is /ˌæbdʌkˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.