seduction

/sɪˈdʌkʃən/

Syllables se·duc·tion

Stress se-DUC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

se

/sɪ/

short i

duc

/dʌk/

short u

tion

/ʃən/

tion

Meaning

the act of tempting or persuading someone, often sexually or morally

Sound Reference

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se=/sɪ/(sit) + duc=/dʌk/(duck) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The novel explores themes of power and seduction.