How to pronounce duiker
Say it like DY-ker. Duiker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duiker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of duiker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-kuh.
What does duiker mean?
- Any of several species of small southern African antelopes of the Cephalophinae subfamily.
Where does duiker come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans duiker (literally “diver”), from Dutch duiker, from Middle Dutch dukere.
Words that rhyme with duiker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duiker.
Questions about saying duiker
How do you pronounce duiker?
Say DY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duiker?
Duiker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ker.
Is duiker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪkə/ (DY-kuh).