How to pronounce reconduct
Say it like ree-kun-DUHKT. Reconduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHKT).
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- ree
- kun
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of reconduct
American and British speakers say reconduct in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈdʌkt/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-DUHKT.
What does reconduct mean?
- To conduct again or back.“reconduct the orchestra”
Where does reconduct come from?
From re- + conduct.
Words that rhyme with reconduct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconduct.
Questions about saying reconduct
How do you pronounce reconduct?
Say ree-kun-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconduct?
Reconduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: ree · kun · DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say reconduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈdʌkt/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.