How to Pronounce Abducting

To pronounce "abducting", say ABD-uct-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ABD-uct-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “abducting”

"abducting" has 3 syllables: abd-uct-ing. It rhymes with constructing and reconstructing, if that helps it stick.

What does abducting mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

carry offdrag awaykidnaprun away withseizespirit awaystretchtake away

Antonyms

adductreinstaterestore

Words that rhyme with abducting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

constructingreconstructingconductingobstructingductingdeductinginstructingsuperconductingdestructing

Related words

abducentabductionhijackhijackingkidnapkidnappedkidnappingremoval

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abducting"?▾

"Abducting" has 3 syllables: abd · uct · ing.

What does "abducting" mean?▾

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

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