How to pronounce deductible
Say it like dih-DUHK-tuh-bul. Deductible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- dih
- DUHK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deductible 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deductible
American and British speakers say deductible in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌktəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-tih-bul.
What does deductible mean?
- Eligible to be deducted.
- An amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay further expenses.
Where does deductible come from?
From deduct + -ible.
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Questions about saying deductible
How do you pronounce deductible?
Say dih-DUHK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌktəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deductible?
Deductible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say deductible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌktəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.