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