How to pronounce induction
Say it like in-DUHK-shun. Induction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- in
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of induction
American and British speakers say induction in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHK-shun.
What does induction mean?
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office“his initiation into the club”“he was ordered to report for induction into the army”
- an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
- reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Where does induction come from?
Inherited from Middle English induction, from Old French induction, from Latin inductiō, from indūcō (“to lead”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with induction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of induction.
- production
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- reproduction
- obstruction
- deduction
Questions about saying induction
How do you pronounce induction?
Say in-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induction?
Induction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · DUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say induction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.