How to pronounce deduce
Say it like dih-DOOS. Deduce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS).
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- dih
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deduce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of deduce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dih-DYOOS.
What does deduce mean?
- To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.
- To examine, explain, or record (something) in an orderly manner.
Where does deduce come from?
From Late Middle English deducen (“to demonstrate, prove, show; to argue, infer; to bring, lead; to turn (something) to a use; to deduct”), borrowed from Latin dēdūcere, the present active infinitive of dēdūcō (“to lead or bring out or away
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Questions about saying deduce
How do you pronounce deduce?
Say dih-DOOS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdus/. In British English it is /dɪˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deduce?
Deduce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS). Broken into parts: dih · DOOS.
Is deduce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɪˈdjuːs/ (dih-DYOOS).