How to Pronounce "reductions"

word

ɹiˈdəkʃənz

ri-DUK-shunz

ɹɪdˈʌkʃənz

ri-DUK-shunz

Definition

Reductions are acts of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or price. It can refer to price discounts, lowering numbers, or decreasing something overall.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹiˈdəkʃənz

British English

ɹɪdˈʌkʃənz

Simplified Pronunciation

ri-DUK-shunz

Listen in Context

There are big reductions on winter clothes this week.

The company announced reductions in staff.

We need reductions in energy use to save money.

Thanks to recent reductions in rent, more people can afford to live here.