How to pronounce reducing
Say it like ruh-DOO-sing. Reducing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- ruh
- DOO
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reducing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reducing
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-DYOO-sing.
What does reducing mean?
- any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
- loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer“a doctor supervised her reducing”
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Words that rhyme with reducing
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Questions about saying reducing
How do you pronounce reducing?
Say ruh-DOO-sing. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdusɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reducing?
Reducing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: ruh · DOO · sing.
Is reducing 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 /rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ (rih-DYOO-sing).