How to pronounce induces
Say it like in-DOO-siz. Induces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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US American/ˌɪnˈdusɪz/in-DOO-siz
UK British/ˌɪnˈdjuːsɪz/in-DYOO-siz
- in
- DOO
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induces 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of induces
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-DYOO-siz.
What does induces mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of induce How to pronounce induce
Questions about saying induces
How do you pronounce induces?
Say in-DOO-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdusɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induces?
Induces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · DOO · siz.
Is induces 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 /ˌɪnˈdjuːsɪz/ (in-DYOO-siz).