How to pronounce product
Say it like PROD-ukt. Product has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD).
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- PROD
- ukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Product pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of product
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROD-ukt.
What does product mean?
- commodities offered for sale“good business depends on having good merchandise”“that store offers a variety of products”
- an artifact that has been created by someone or some process“they improve their product every year”“they export most of their agricultural production”
- a quantity obtained by multiplication“the product of 2 and 3 is 6”
Where does product come from?
From Middle English product, from Latin prōductus, perfect participle of prōdūcō, first attested in English in the mathematics sense.
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Questions about saying product
How do you pronounce product?
Say PROD-ukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑdəkt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in product?
Product has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD). Broken into parts: PROD · ukt.
Is product 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 /ˈprɒdʌkt/ (PROD-ukt).