How to pronounce subduct
Say it like sub-DUHKT. Subduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT).
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- sub
- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of subduct
American and British speakers say subduct in essentially the same way: /sʌbˈdʌkt/ in the US and /sʌbˈdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-DUHKT.
What does subduct mean?
- To push under or below.“The upper tectonic plate had been subducting the lower one for millions of years by the time the eruption happened.”
- To move downwards underneath something.“This tectonic plate had been subducting for millions of years by the time the eruption happened.”
- To remove; to deduct; to take away; to disregard.“He wished to subduct the caveat that he had entered earlier.”
Where does subduct come from?
From Latin subductus.
Words that rhyme with subduct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subduct.
Questions about saying subduct
How do you pronounce subduct?
Say sub-DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈdʌkt/. In British English it is /sʌbˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subduct?
Subduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHKT). Broken into parts: sub · DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say subduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbˈdʌkt/ and the British form is /sʌbˈdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.