How to Pronounce "abduction"
word
/æbˈdəkʃən/
ab-DUK-shuhn
/ɐbdˈʌkʃən/
ab-DUK-shuhn
Definition
The act of taking someone away illegally by force or threats, often for ransom or to harm them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/æbˈdəkʃən/
British English
/ɐbdˈʌkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-DUK-shuhn
UK
ab-DUK-shuhn
Listen in Context
The police are investigating an abduction case.
Abduction is a serious crime.
They made a movie about an abduction.
Rumors of abduction spread quickly in the town.