How to pronounce introduction
Say it like in-truh-DUHK-shun. Introduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
- in
- truh
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introduction 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 introduction
American and British speakers say introduction in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-DUHK-shun.
What does introduction mean?
- the act of beginning something new“they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”
- the first section of a communication
- formally making a person known to another or to the public
Where does introduction come from?
From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with introduction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of introduction.
- production
- construction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
- deduction
Questions about saying introduction
How do you pronounce introduction?
Say in-truh-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introduction?
Introduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · truh · DUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say introduction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.