How to pronounce reduced
Say it like ruh-DOOST. Reduced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOST).
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- ruh
- DOOST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reduced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reduced
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-DYOOST.
What does reduced mean?
- made less in size or amount or degree
- well below normal (especially in price)
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Words that rhyme with reduced
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Questions about saying reduced
How do you pronounce reduced?
Say ruh-DOOST. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdust/. In British English it is /rɪˈdjuːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reduced?
Reduced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOST). Broken into parts: ruh · DOOST.
Is reduced pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /rɪˈdjuːst/ (rih-DYOOST).