How to pronounce duking
Say it like DOO-king. Duking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duking
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-king.
What does duking mean?
- present participle and gerund of duke How to pronounce duke
Words that rhyme with duking
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Questions about saying duking
How do you pronounce duking?
Say DOO-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdukɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duking?
Duking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · king.
Is duking 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 /ˈdjuːkɪŋ/ (DYOO-king).