How to pronounce ducks
Say it like DUHKS. Ducks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ducks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ducks
American and British speakers say ducks in essentially the same way: /dʌks/ in the US and /dʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHKS.
What does ducks mean?
Words that rhyme with ducks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ducks.
Questions about saying ducks
How do you pronounce ducks?
Say DUHKS. The American pronunciation is /dʌks/. In British English it is /dʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ducks?
Ducks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say ducks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌks/ and the British form is /dʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.