How to pronounce ducktail
Say it like DUHK-tayl. Ducktail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ducktail 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.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ducktail
American and British speakers say ducktail in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-tayl.
What does ducktail mean?
- A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back into an upturned point at the back.
Where does ducktail come from?
From duck + tail.
Questions about saying ducktail
How do you pronounce ducktail?
Say DUHK-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ducktail?
Ducktail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say ducktail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʌkˌteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.