How to Pronounce "induce"
word
/ˌɪnˈdus/
in-DOOSS
/ɪndjˈuːs/
in-DYOOSS
Definition
To cause something to happen, or to persuade or influence someone to do something, often used in science or medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈdus/
British English
/ɪndjˈuːs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DOOSS
UK
in-DYOOSS
Listen in Context
Doctors used medicine to induce sleep in the patient.
Loud noises can induce fear in animals.
Some chemicals can induce cancer.
The scientist tried to induce a reaction by heating the mixture.