How to pronounce reduct
Say it like rih-DUHKT. Reduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT).
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- rih
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reduct 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.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of reduct
American and British speakers say reduct in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʌkt/ in the US and /rɪˈdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DUHKT.
What does reduct mean?
- A reducing agent.
Words that rhyme with reduct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reduct.
Questions about saying reduct
How do you pronounce reduct?
Say rih-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reduct?
Reduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: rih · DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say reduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʌkt/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.