How to pronounce seduction
Say it like sih-DUHK-shun. Seduction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- sih
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seduction 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.
- 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 seduction
American and British speakers say seduction in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdʌkʃən/ in the US and /sɪˈdʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DUHK-shun.
What does seduction mean?
- The act of seducing.“Seduction is the fine art of manipulating people based on physical attraction and desire. Step 1: Be attractive. Step 2: Don't be unattractive.”
- A seductive aspect of something; appeal.
Where does seduction come from?
Borrowed from Middle French séduction, from Latin sēductiō, from sēdūcō.
Words that rhyme with seduction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seduction.
- production
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
Questions about saying seduction
How do you pronounce seduction?
Say sih-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seduction?
Seduction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sih · DUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say seduction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdʌkʃən/ and the British form is /sɪˈdʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.