inducement

/ɪnˈduːsmənt/

Syllables in·duce·ment

Stress in-DUCE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

duce

/duːs/

long u_e

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

Something that persuades or motivates someone to do something.

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(inside) + duce=/duːs/(reduce) + ment=/mənt/(movement)

Example

The company offered a bonus as an inducement to attract new employees.