How to pronounce educe
Say it like ih-DOOS. Educe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS).
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- ih
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Educe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of educe
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ih-DYOOS.
What does educe mean?
- To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
- To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
- To isolate (a substance) from a compound; to extract.
- An inference.
Where does educe come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēdūcere (“lead out, raise up”); from ex- (“out, up”) + dūcō (“lead, pull”).
Words that rhyme with educe
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Questions about saying educe
How do you pronounce educe?
Say ih-DOOS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdus/. In British English it is /ɪˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in educe?
Educe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS). Broken into parts: ih · DOOS.
Is educe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪˈdjuːs/ (ih-DYOOS).