How to pronounce induce
Say it like in-DOOS. Induce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS).
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- in
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. 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 induce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-DYOOS.
What does induce mean?
- cause to arise“induce a crisis”
- cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner“The ads induced me to buy a VCR”“My children finally got me to buy a computer”
- cause to occur rapidly“the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions”
Where does induce come from?
From Middle English enducen, borrowed from Latin indūcere (“lead in, bring in, introduce”), from in + dūcō (“lead, conduct”).
Words that rhyme with induce
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Questions about saying induce
How do you pronounce induce?
Say in-DOOS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdus/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induce?
Induce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS). Broken into parts: in · DOOS.
Is induce 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 /ɪnˈdjuːs/ (in-DYOOS).