How to Pronounce "reduction"
word
/ɹəˈdəkʃən/, /ɹiˈdəkʃən/
ri-DUHK-shun
/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
ri-DUHK-shun
Definition
A reduction is when something becomes less in amount, size, or importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəˈdəkʃən/, /ɹiˈdəkʃən/
British English
/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-DUHK-shun
UK
ri-DUHK-shun
Listen in Context
The price saw a reduction last month.
We need a reduction in costs to save money.
There was a reduction in the number of students this year.
We're hoping for a big reduction in electricity bills this summer.