How to Pronounce "abductions"
word
æbˈdəkʃənz/, /əbˈdəkʃənz
ub-DUK-shunz
ɐbdˈʌkʃənz
ub-DUK-shunz
Definition
Abductions are acts of taking someone away illegally by force or deception, often referring to kidnapping.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈdəkʃənz/, /əbˈdəkʃənz
British English
ɐbdˈʌkʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-DUK-shunz
UK
ub-DUK-shunz
Listen in Context
The police are investigating several abductions in the city.
Child abductions are a serious crime everywhere.
Movies sometimes show abductions as part of the story.
Reports of alien abductions have fascinated people for decades.