How to Pronounce Reducing

To pronounce "reducing", say RED-uc-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reducing”

"reducing" has 3 syllables: red-uc-ing. It rhymes with inducing and introducing, if that helps it stick.

What does reducing mean?

verb

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
“to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.”
To lose weight.

adjective

That causes reduction.

Synonyms

inspissate cut decrease lower

Antonyms

increase

Words that rhyme with reducing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inducing introducing producing seducing sluicing loosing musang reproducing goosing juicing sprucing noosing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reducing"?▾

"Reducing" has 3 syllables: red · uc · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reducing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reducing" is /ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/.

What does "reducing" mean?▾

Reducing: To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

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