How to pronounce inductee
Say it like in-DUHK-tee. Inductee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- in
- DUHK
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inductee 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.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inductee
American and British speakers say inductee in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌti/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHK-tee.
What does inductee mean?
- One who, or that which, is inducted.
- A person who is inducted into an organization.
- A person who is drafted or a volunteer that is activated into military service.
Where does inductee come from?
From induct + -ee.
Questions about saying inductee
How do you pronounce inductee?
Say in-DUHK-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inductee?
Inductee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · DUHK · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say inductee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌti/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌkˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.