How to pronounce ductile
Say it like DUHK-tul. Ductile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ductile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ductile
American and British speakers say ductile in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌktəl/ in the US and /ˈdʌktaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-tyle.
What does ductile mean?
- Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.“ductile material”
- Molded easily into a new form.
- Led easily; prone to follow.
Where does ductile come from?
From Old French, from Latin ductilis (“easily led”).
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Questions about saying ductile
How do you pronounce ductile?
Say DUHK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌktəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʌktaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ductile?
Ductile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say ductile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌktəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʌktaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.