How to pronounce duchy
Say it like DUHCH-ee. Duchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHCH).
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- DUHCH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duchy
American and British speakers say duchy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌtʃi/ in the US and /ˈdʌtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHCH-ee.
What does duchy mean?
- A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
Where does duchy come from?
From Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché, from Old French duc, or from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux.
Words that rhyme with duchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duchy.
Questions about saying duchy
How do you pronounce duchy?
Say DUHCH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈdʌtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duchy?
Duchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHCH). Broken into parts: DUHCH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say duchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈdʌtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.