How to Pronounce "introduction"
word
/ˌɪntɹəˈdəkʃən/
in-truh-DUHK-shuhn
/ˌɪntɹədˈʌkʃən/
in-truh-DUHK-shuhn
Definition
An 'introduction' is the act of making someone or something known for the first time, or the opening part of a speech, book, or meeting that explains what will follow.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪntɹəˈdəkʃən/
British English
/ˌɪntɹədˈʌkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-truh-DUHK-shuhn
UK
in-truh-DUHK-shuhn
Listen in Context
The teacher asked everyone to write an introduction about themselves.
Please read the introduction before starting the next chapter.
He gave a short introduction before the meeting began.
Can you make the introductions? I don’t know anyone here.