How to pronounce duckies
Say it like DUHK-iz. Duckies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duckies 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.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duckies
American and British speakers say duckies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌˌkɪz/ in the US and /ˈdʌˌkɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-iz.
What does duckies mean?
- plural of duckie
- plural of ducky How to pronounce ducky
Questions about saying duckies
How do you pronounce duckies?
Say DUHK-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌˌkɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌˌkɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duckies?
Duckies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say duckies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌˌkɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌˌkɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.