How to pronounce dux
Say it like DUHKS. Dux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dux
American and British speakers say dux in essentially the same way: /dʌks/ in the US and /dʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHKS.
What does dux mean?
- The top (male or female) academic student in a school, or in a year of school; the top student in a specified academic discipline.
- The subject of a fugue, answered by the comes.
Where does dux come from?
Borrowed from Latin dux (“leader”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dux.
Questions about saying dux
How do you pronounce dux?
Say DUHKS. The American pronunciation is /dʌks/. In British English it is /dʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dux?
Dux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say dux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌks/ and the British form is /dʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.