How to Pronounce "abduct"
word
æbˈdəkt
ab-DUKT
ɐbdˈʌkt
ub-DUKT
Definition
To take someone away by force, often against their will, especially to get money or for other illegal reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈdəkt
British English
ɐbdˈʌkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-DUKT
UK
ub-DUKT
Listen in Context
They tried to abduct the child from the playground.
The criminal planned to abduct the businessman.
Aliens are said to abduct people in old stories.
The suspects managed to abduct two hostages before escaping.