How to pronounce deducts
Say it like dih-DUHKTS. Deducts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKTS).
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- dih
- DUHKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deducts 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.
- DUHKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of deducts
American and British speakers say deducts in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌkts/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHKTS.
What does deducts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deduct How to pronounce deduct
Questions about saying deducts
How do you pronounce deducts?
Say dih-DUHKTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌkts/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deducts?
Deducts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKTS). Broken into parts: dih · DUHKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say deducts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌkts/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.