How to pronounce ducked
Say it like DUHKT. Ducked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ducked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ducked
American and British speakers say ducked in essentially the same way: /dʌkt/ in the US and /dʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHKT.
What does ducked mean?
- simple past and past participle of duck How to pronounce duck
Words that rhyme with ducked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ducked.
Words that sound like ducked
Questions about saying ducked
How do you pronounce ducked?
Say DUHKT. The American pronunciation is /dʌkt/. In British English it is /dʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ducked?
Ducked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say ducked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌkt/ and the British form is /dʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ducked?
Ducked sounds the same as duct in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.