How to Pronounce Adduction

To pronounce "adduction", say ADD-uct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdʌk.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

/əˈdʌk.ʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adduction”

"adduction" has 3 syllables: add-uct-ion.

What does adduction mean?

noun

  1. The act of adducing or bringing forward.
  2. The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis; -- opposed to abduction.

Related words

abductionsupinationforefootadjectionaddingadditamentadditionaccretion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adduction"?▾

"Adduction" has 3 syllables: add · uct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "adduction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adduction" is /əˈdʌk.ʃn̩/.

What does "adduction" mean?▾

Adduction: The act of adducing or bringing forward.

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