How to pronounce duke
Say it like DOOK. Duke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of duke
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOK.
What does duke mean?
- a British peer of the highest rank
- a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank
Where does duke come from?
The “fist” sense is thought to be Cockney rhyming slang where “Duke(s) of York” = fork.
Words that rhyme with duke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duke.
Questions about saying duke
How do you pronounce duke?
Say DOOK. The American pronunciation is /duk/. In British English it is /djuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duke?
Duke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOK.
Is duke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːk/ (DYOOK).