How to pronounce seducer
Say it like sih-DOO-ser. Seducer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- sih
- DOO
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seducer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seducer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: sih-DYOO-suh.
What does seducer mean?
- Someone who seduces, especially a man who seduces a woman.
Where does seducer come from?
From seduce + -er.
Words that rhyme with seducer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seducer.
Questions about saying seducer
How do you pronounce seducer?
Say sih-DOO-ser. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdusɚ/. In British English it is /sɪˈdjuːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seducer?
Seducer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: sih · DOO · ser.
Is seducer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪˈdjuːsə/ (sih-DYOO-suh).