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How to pronounce reproduces

Say it like ree-pruh-DOO-siz. Reproduces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO).

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US American/ˌriprəˈdusɪz/ree-pruh-DOO-siz
UK British/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/ree-pruh-DYOO-siz
  • ree
  • pruh
  • DOO
  • siz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Reproduces pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  4. sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of reproduces

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: ree-pruh-DYOO-siz.

What does reproduces mean?

verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of reproduce How to pronounce reproduce

Questions about saying reproduces

How do you pronounce reproduces?

Say ree-pruh-DOO-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌriprəˈdusɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in reproduces?

Reproduces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO). Broken into parts: ree · pruh · DOO · siz.

Is reproduces 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 /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/ (ree-pruh-DYOO-siz).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).