How to pronounce obduct
Say it like ob-DUHKT. Obduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT).
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- ob
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of obduct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-DUHKT.
What does obduct mean?
- To push over or on top of, such as one tectonic plate being pushed over another.
Words that rhyme with obduct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obduct.
Questions about saying obduct
How do you pronounce obduct?
Say ob-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /ɒbˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obduct?
Obduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: ob · DUHKT.
Is obduct pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒbˈdʌkt/ (ob-DUHKT).