How to Pronounce "abductors"
word
æbˈdəktɝz/, /əbˈdəktɝz
ab-DUK-terz or ub-DUK-terz
ɐbdˈʌktəz
ub-DUK-tuz
Definition
'Abductors' can refer to muscles that move a limb away from the center of the body, or to people who take someone away illegally (kidnappers).
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈdəktɝz/, /əbˈdəktɝz
British English
ɐbdˈʌktəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-DUK-terz or ub-DUK-terz
UK
ub-DUK-tuz
Listen in Context
The hip abductors help you move your leg to the side.
Doctors often check the strength of the abductors during a physical exam.
The police arrested the abductors quickly.
My trainer says working my abductors will improve my balance.