How to pronounce shelduck
Say it like SHEL-duk. Shelduck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEL).
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- SHEL
- duk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shelduck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shelduck
American and British speakers say shelduck in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛldʌk/ in the US and /ˈʃɛldʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEL-duk.
What does shelduck mean?
- Any of various waterfowl of the genus Tadorna, native to Eurasia, Africa and Australasia.
Questions about saying shelduck
How do you pronounce shelduck?
Say SHEL-duk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛldʌk/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛldʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shelduck?
Shelduck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEL). Broken into parts: SHEL · duk.
Do Americans and Brits say shelduck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛldʌk/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛldʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.