How to Pronounce "reduced to doing"
expression
ɹəˈdust/, /ɹiˈdust/, /ɹɪˈdust/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈduɪŋ
ruh-DOOST tuh DOO-ing
ɹɪdjˈuːst/ /tˈuː/ /dˈuːɪŋ
ri-DYOOSD too DOO-ing
Definition
Used when someone, often because of difficulties or lack of better options, is forced to do something they would not normally choose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈdust/, /ɹiˈdust/, /ɹɪˈdust/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
ɹɪdjˈuːst/ /tˈuː/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruh-DOOST tuh DOO-ing
UK
ri-DYOOSD too DOO-ing
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he was reduced to doing odd jobs to survive.
She never thought she would be reduced to doing chores all day.
He was reduced to doing his homework in the park because he had no electricity at home.
When the car broke down, they were reduced to doing everything on foot.