How to pronounce dusky
Say it like DUHS-kee. Dusky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
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- DUHS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dusky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dusky
American and British speakers say dusky in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌski/ in the US and /ˈdʌski/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-kee.
What does dusky mean?
- Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).“I like it when it is dusky, just before the street lights come on.”
- Having a shade of color that is rather dark.“The dusky rose was of a muted color, not clashing with any of the other colors.”
- Dark-skinned.
- A dusky shark.
- A dusky dolphin.
- A dusky grouse.
Where does dusky come from?
From dusk + -y.
Words that rhyme with dusky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dusky.
Questions about saying dusky
How do you pronounce dusky?
Say DUHS-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌski/. In British English it is /ˈdʌski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dusky?
Dusky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say dusky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌski/ and the British form is /ˈdʌski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.