English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Introduce Pronunciation
Introduce is pronounced in-truh-DOOS, IPA /ˌɪntrəˈdus/.
in-truh-DOOS
US /ˌɪntrəˈdus/ · UK /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
Syllables: in · truh · DOOS (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
verb: To present one person to another, or to bring something into use for the first time.
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Introduce in a Sentence
- Let me introduce you to the new treasurer.
- The school will introduce a second language next year.
- She introduced herself at the door.
Common Mispronunciations of Introduce
Not IN-truh-doos
DOOS at the end takes the whole beat, so the two syllables before it stay flat.
Not in-truh-DOOZ
Hiss that final s, because buzzing it into a z makes the word sound like a plural of intro.
Tip: Americans say in-truh-DOOS, British speakers in-truh-DYOOS with the y glide intact.
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