How to pronounce deduct
Say it like dih-DUHKT. Deduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT).
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- dih
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deduct 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.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of deduct
American and British speakers say deduct in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌkt/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHKT.
What does deduct mean?
- To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.“I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.”
Where does deduct come from?
Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with deduct
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Questions about saying deduct
How do you pronounce deduct?
Say dih-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deduct?
Deduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: dih · DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say deduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌkt/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.