How to pronounce deuce
Say it like DOOS. Deuce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deuce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of deuce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOS.
What does deuce mean?
- A card with two pips, one of four in a standard deck of playing cards.
- A side of a die with two spots.
- A cast of dice totalling two.
- The Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger.
- Synonym of devil (“something awkward or difficult”).“We had a deuce of a time getting here.”
Where does deuce come from?
From Middle English dewes (“two”), from Anglo-Norman, from Old French deus, from Latin duo.
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Words that rhyme with deuce
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Questions about saying deuce
How do you pronounce deuce?
Say DOOS. The American pronunciation is /dus/. In British English it is /djuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deuce?
Deuce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOS.
Is deuce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːs/ (DYOOS).
What words sound the same as deuce?
Deuce sounds the same as duce in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.