How to pronounce ducat
Say it like DUHK-ut. Ducat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ducat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ducat
American and British speakers say ducat in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌkət/ in the US and /ˈdʌkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-ut.
What does ducat mean?
- A coin of the major denomination (dollar, euro, etc.); money in general.
- A ticket.
Where does ducat come from?
From Middle French ducat, late Old French ducat, from Old Italian ducato, from Medieval Latin ducātus, from oblique stem of dux (“duke; leader”).
Words that rhyme with ducat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ducat.
Questions about saying ducat
How do you pronounce ducat?
Say DUHK-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌkət/. In British English it is /ˈdʌkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ducat?
Ducat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say ducat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌkət/ and the British form is /ˈdʌkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.