How to pronounce reduces
Say it like ruh-DOO-suz. Reduces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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US American/rəˈdusəz/ruh-DOO-suz
UK British/rɪˈdjuːsɪz/rih-DYOO-siz
- ruh
- DOO
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reduces 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reduces
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-DYOO-siz.
What does reduces mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reduce How to pronounce reduce
Questions about saying reduces
How do you pronounce reduces?
Say ruh-DOO-suz. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdusəz/. In British English it is /rɪˈdjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reduces?
Reduces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: ruh · DOO · suz.
Is reduces 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 /rɪˈdjuːsɪz/ (rih-DYOO-siz).