How to pronounce abductively
Say it like ab-DUHK-tiv-lee. Abductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- ab
- DUHK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductively 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abductively
American and British speakers say abductively in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʌktɪvli/ in the US and /æbˈdʌktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DUHK-tiv-lee.
What does abductively mean?
- In an abductive fashion.
Where does abductively come from?
From abductive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with abductively
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Questions about saying abductively
How do you pronounce abductively?
Say ab-DUHK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌktɪvli/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductively?
Abductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ab · DUHK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abductively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʌktɪvli/ and the British form is /æbˈdʌktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.