How to pronounce deducted
Say it like dih-DUHK-tid. Deducted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- dih
- DUHK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deducted 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.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deducted
American and British speakers say deducted in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌktɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-tid.
What does deducted mean?
- simple past and past participle of deduct How to pronounce deduct
Words that rhyme with deducted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deducted.
Questions about saying deducted
How do you pronounce deducted?
Say dih-DUHK-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deducted?
Deducted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say deducted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.