How to pronounce duckweed
Say it like DUHK-weed. Duckweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK).
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- DUHK
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duckweed 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.
- weedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duckweed
American and British speakers say duckweed in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌkˌwid/ in the US and /ˈdʌkˌwiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHK-weed.
What does duckweed mean?
- Any of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.
Where does duckweed come from?
From duck + weed. Supposedly so-named for often being consumed by ducks and other waterfowl.
Questions about saying duckweed
How do you pronounce duckweed?
Say DUHK-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌkˌwid/. In British English it is /ˈdʌkˌwiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duckweed?
Duckweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHK). Broken into parts: DUHK · weed.
Do Americans and Brits say duckweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌkˌwid/ and the British form is /ˈdʌkˌwiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.