How to Pronounce Introduce

To pronounce "introduce", say INTR-od-uc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌɪntɹədjˈuːs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “introduce”

"introduce" has 4 syllables: intr-od-uc-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does introduce mean?

verb

  1. (of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

    “Let me introduce you to my friends.”

  2. To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.

    “Let me introduce our guest speaker.”

Synonyms

announce

Words that rhyme with introduce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloose

Related words

innovateenterinaugurateacquaintinsertpreface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "introduce"?▾

"Introduce" has 4 syllables: intr · od · uc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "introduce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "introduce" is /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/.

What does "introduce" mean?▾

Introduce: (of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

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