How to Pronounce Abduct

To pronounce "abduct", say ABD-uct — 2 syllables, IPA /æbˈdəkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/æbˈdəkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abduct”

"abduct" has 2 syllables: abd-uct. It rhymes with conduct and construct, if that helps it stick.

What does abduct mean?

verb

To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.

Synonyms

carry off drag away kidnap run away with seize spirit away stretch take away

Antonyms

adduct reinstate restore

Words that rhyme with abduct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conduct construct obstruct induct instruct duct aqueduct reconstruct deduct chucked ducked plucked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abduct"?▾

"Abduct" has 2 syllables: abd · uct.

What is the IPA transcription of "abduct"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abduct" is /æbˈdəkt/.

What does "abduct" mean?▾

Abduct: To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.

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