How to Pronounce Abduction

To pronounce "abduction", say ABD-uct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abduction”

"abduction" has 3 syllables: abd-uct-ion. It rhymes with induction and obstruction, if that helps it stick.

What does abduction mean?

noun

  1. Leading away; a carrying away.
  2. The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body.

Synonyms

appropriationkidnappingseizurewithdrawalabstractionretroduction

Antonyms

adduction

Words that rhyme with abduction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inductionobstructionsuctionconstructiondestructionreductioninstructionseductionproductiondeductiondeconstructionfluxion

Related words

abductedkidnappedkidnappingkidnapcarjackinghijackrobberyabstraction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abduction"?▾

"Abduction" has 3 syllables: abd · uct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abduction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abduction" is /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/.

What does "abduction" mean?▾

Abduction: Leading away; a carrying away.

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