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