How to pronounce adduct
Say it like AD-ukt. Adduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adduct
American and British speakers say adduct in essentially the same way: /ˈædəkt/ in the US and /ˈædəkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ukt.
What does adduct mean?
- The product of an addition reaction.
- To draw towards a center or a middle line.“The therapist explained how certain muscles adduct the leg toward the body.”
Where does adduct come from?
Borrowed from Latin adductus, past participle of adduco.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying adduct
How do you pronounce adduct?
Say AD-ukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəkt/. In British English it is /ˈædəkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adduct?
Adduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ukt.
Do Americans and Brits say adduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəkt/ and the British form is /ˈædəkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.