How to pronounce adduce
Say it like uh-DYOOS. Adduce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOS).
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- uh
- DYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adduce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of adduce
American and British speakers say adduce in essentially the same way: /əˈdjus/ in the US and /əˈdjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DYOOS.
What does adduce mean?
- To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case.
- To produce as proof.“At this juncture, he sought to establish the awareness of the activity; to that end, he then adduced the receipts from the transactions of June 30th.”
Where does adduce come from?
From Middle English adducen, from Latin addūcere, adductum (“to lead or bring to”), from ad- + dūcere (“to lead”).
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Words that rhyme with adduce
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Questions about saying adduce
How do you pronounce adduce?
Say uh-DYOOS. The American pronunciation is /əˈdjus/. In British English it is /əˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adduce?
Adduce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOS). Broken into parts: uh · DYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say adduce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdjus/ and the British form is /əˈdjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.