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