How to pronounce deductions
Say it like dih-DUHK-shunz. Deductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- dih
- DUHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deductions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deductions
American and British speakers say deductions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-shunz.
What does deductions mean?
- plural of deduction How to pronounce deduction
Questions about saying deductions
How do you pronounce deductions?
Say dih-DUHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deductions?
Deductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say deductions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.