How to pronounce abductions
Say it like ab-DUHK-shuns. Abductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- ab
- DUHK
- shuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductions 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.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abductions
American and British speakers say abductions in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʌkʃəns/ in the US and /æbˈdʌkʃəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DUHK-shuns.
What does abductions mean?
- plural of abduction How to pronounce abduction
Questions about saying abductions
How do you pronounce abductions?
Say ab-DUHK-shuns. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌkʃəns/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌkʃəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductions?
Abductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ab · DUHK · shuns.
Do Americans and Brits say abductions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʌkʃəns/ and the British form is /æbˈdʌkʃəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.