How to pronounce reproduction
Say it like ree-pruh-DUHK-shun. Reproduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- ree
- pruh
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reproduction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reproduction
American and British speakers say reproduction in essentially the same way: /ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-pruh-DUHK-shun.
What does reproduction mean?
- the process of generating offspring
- recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall
- copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Where does reproduction come from?
From re- + production.
Words that rhyme with reproduction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reproduction.
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- induction
- obstruction
- deduction
- abduction
Questions about saying reproduction
How do you pronounce reproduction?
Say ree-pruh-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reproduction?
Reproduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ree · pruh · DUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reproduction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.