How to Pronounce "abducting"
word
æbˈdəktɪŋ/, /əbˈdəktɪŋ
ub-DUK-ting
ɐbdˈʌktɪŋ
ub-DUK-ting
Definition
Taking someone away by force, often against their will. It usually means illegally capturing a person, often for a ransom or to cause harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈdəktɪŋ/, /əbˈdəktɪŋ
British English
ɐbdˈʌktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-DUK-ting
UK
ub-DUK-ting
Listen in Context
The police arrested a man for abducting a child.
They are investigating a group suspected of abducting tourists.
Abducting someone is a serious crime.
Many movies show aliens abducting humans for experiments.