How to pronounce turducken
Say it like tur-DUHK-un. Turducken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- tur
- DUHK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turducken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turducken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tur-DUHK-un.
What does turducken mean?
- A dish, usually roasted, consisting of a deboned turkey stuffed with a deboned duck that has been stuffed with a small deboned chicken, and also containing stuffing.
Where does turducken come from?
Blend of tur(key) + duck + (chick)en.
Questions about saying turducken
How do you pronounce turducken?
Say tur-DUHK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝˈdʌkən/. In British English it is /tɜːˈdʌkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turducken?
Turducken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: tur · DUHK · un.
Is turducken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɜːˈdʌkən/ (tur-DUHK-un).