How to Pronounce Ductile

To pronounce "ductile", say DUCT-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌk.taɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʌk.taɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ductile”

"ductile" has 3 syllables: duct-il-e. It rhymes with fictile and rictal, if that helps it stick.

What does ductile mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
  2. Molded easily into a new form.

Synonyms

tractableflexibleplasticpliant

Antonyms

brittle

Words that rhyme with ductile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fictilerictalictalductal

Related words

pliableplianttractiletensiletractablemalleableelasticductible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ductile"?▾

"Ductile" has 3 syllables: duct · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ductile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ductile" is /ˈdʌk.taɪl/.

What does "ductile" mean?▾

Ductile: Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.

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