How to pronounce deductively
Say it like dih-DUHK-tuv-lee. Deductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- dih
- DUHK
- tuv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deductively 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.
- tuvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deductively
American and British speakers say deductively in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌktəvli/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-tiv-lee.
What does deductively mean?
- In a deductive manner; by using deduction.
Where does deductively come from?
From deductive + -ly.
Questions about saying deductively
How do you pronounce deductively?
Say dih-DUHK-tuv-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌktəvli/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deductively?
Deductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · tuv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say deductively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌktəvli/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.