How to pronounce duce
Say it like DOOS. Duce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duce 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 duce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOS.
What does duce mean?
- An authoritarian leader, especially Benito Mussolini.
Where does duce come from?
Borrowed from Italian duce.
Words that rhyme with duce
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Words that sound like duce
Questions about saying duce
How do you pronounce duce?
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 duce?
Duce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOS.
Is duce 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 duce?
Duce sounds the same as deuce in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.