How to pronounce geoduck
Say it like GOO-ee-duhk. Geoduck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- ee
- duhk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geoduck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geoduck
American and British speakers say geoduck in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuiˌdək/ in the US and /ˈɡuːiˌdʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-ee-duhk.
What does geoduck mean?
- The species of large saltwater clam Panopea generosa, native to the northeast Pacific coasts from Alaska to Washington State, distinguished by its deep burrowing and long unprotected siphon.
- its flesh as a seafood.
- Other species of Panopea, especially Panopea zelandica, native to the coasts of New Zealand.
Where does geoduck come from?
From Lushootseed gʷidəq, variously understood as reference to its deep digging or resemblance to male genitalia.
Questions about saying geoduck
How do you pronounce geoduck?
Say GOO-ee-duhk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuiˌdək/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːiˌdʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geoduck?
Geoduck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · ee · duhk.
Do Americans and Brits say geoduck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuiˌdək/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːiˌdʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.