How to pronounce reducible
Say it like ruh-DOO-suh-bul. Reducible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- ruh
- DOO
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reducible 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reducible
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ruh-DYOO-suh-bul.
What does reducible mean?
- Capable of being reduced.
- Able to be factored into polynomials of lower degree, as x²-1.
- Able to be factored into smaller integers; composite.
Where does reducible come from?
From reduce + -ible.
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Words that rhyme with reducible
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Questions about saying reducible
How do you pronounce reducible?
Say ruh-DOO-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdusəbəl/. In British English it is /rəˈdjuːsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reducible?
Reducible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: ruh · DOO · suh · bul.
Is reducible 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 /rəˈdjuːsəbəl/ (ruh-DYOO-suh-bul).