How to pronounce reduce

Say it like this: /ɹɪˈd(j)us/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹɪˈd(j)us/

What does reduce mean?

verbTo bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

“to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.”

To lose weight.

To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.

“to reduce a sergeant to the ranks”

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