How to pronounce duskish
Say it like DUHS-kish. Duskish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce duskish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DUHS
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duskish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of duskish
American and British speakers say duskish in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌskɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdʌskɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-kish.
What does duskish mean?
- Somewhat dusky.
Where does duskish come from?
From dusk + -ish.
Questions about saying duskish
How do you pronounce duskish?
Say DUHS-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌskɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌskɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duskish?
Duskish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say duskish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌskɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌskɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.