How to pronounce duckface
Say it like DUHK-fays. Duckface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duckface 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.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of duckface
American and British speakers say duckface in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/ in the US and /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-fays.
What does duckface mean?
- A facial expression in which the lips are pushed outwards in a pout.
Where does duckface come from?
From duck + face, suggesting a duck's bill.
Questions about saying duckface
How do you pronounce duckface?
Say DUHK-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duckface?
Duckface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · fays.
Do Americans and Brits say duckface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.