How to pronounce deduction
Say it like dih-DUHK-shun. Deduction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
- dih
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deduction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deduction
American and British speakers say deduction in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-shun.
What does deduction mean?
- That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
- A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off.“standard deduction”
- A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
Where does deduction come from?
Equivalent to deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.
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Words that rhyme with deduction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deduction.
- production
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
Questions about saying deduction
How do you pronounce deduction?
Say dih-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deduction?
Deduction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deduction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.