How to Pronounce Subduction

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səbˈdʌkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subduction”

"subduction" has 3 syllables: subd-uct-ion.

What does subduction mean?

noun

  1. The action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.
  2. The process of one tectonic plate moving beneath another and sinking into the mantle at a convergent plate boundary.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subduction"?▾

"Subduction" has 3 syllables: subd · uct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "subduction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subduction" is /səbˈdʌkʃən/.

What does "subduction" mean?▾

Subduction: The action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.

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