How to pronounce archduke
Say it like ARCH-dook. Archduke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- dook
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archduke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dookGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of archduke
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AHCH-dyook.
What does archduke mean?
- a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
Questions about saying archduke
How do you pronounce archduke?
Say ARCH-dook. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃˌduk/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃˌdjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archduke?
Archduke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · dook.
Is archduke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːtʃˌdjuːk/ (AHCH-dyook).