How to pronounce dukes
Say it like DOOKS. Dukes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dukes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dukes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOKS.
What does dukes mean?
- plural of duke How to pronounce duke
- One's parents.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of duke How to pronounce duke
Words that rhyme with dukes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dukes.
Words that sound like dukes
- duke's
Questions about saying dukes
How do you pronounce dukes?
Say DOOKS. The American pronunciation is /duks/. In British English it is /djuːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dukes?
Dukes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOKS.
Is dukes 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 /djuːks/ (DYOOKS).
What words sound the same as dukes?
Dukes sounds the same as duke's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.