How to pronounce reductions
Say it like ree-DUHK-shunz. Reductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- ree
- DUHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reductions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reductions
American and British speakers say reductions in essentially the same way: /riˈdʌkʃənz/ in the US and /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DUHK-shunz.
What does reductions mean?
- plural of reduction How to pronounce reduction
Questions about saying reductions
How do you pronounce reductions?
Say ree-DUHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /riˈdʌkʃənz/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reductions?
Reductions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ree · DUHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say reductions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈdʌkʃənz/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.