How to pronounce duckling
Say it like DUHK-ling. Duckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duckling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duckling
American and British speakers say duckling in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-ling.
What does duckling mean?
- A young duck.
- A young female duck.
Where does duckling come from?
From Middle English dokeling, dukling, dookelynge (“duckling”), equivalent to duck + -ling.
Words that rhyme with duckling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duckling.
Questions about saying duckling
How do you pronounce duckling?
Say DUHK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duckling?
Duckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say duckling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.