How to pronounce reducer
Say it like rih-DOO-ser. Reducer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- rih
- DOO
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reducer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reducer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-DYOO-suh.
What does reducer mean?
- Something or someone that reduces.
- A reducing agent.
- A hydraulic device for reducing pressure and hence increasing movement, used to transmit the load from the hydraulic support of the lower shackle to the lever weighing apparatus in some kinds of heavy testing machine.
Where does reducer come from?
From reduce + -er.
Words that rhyme with reducer
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Questions about saying reducer
How do you pronounce reducer?
Say rih-DOO-ser. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdusɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdjuːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reducer?
Reducer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: rih · DOO · ser.
Is reducer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈdjuːsə/ (rih-DYOO-suh).