American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'duck' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "duck" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "duck"

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Simple pronunciation
duhk
IPA transcription
/dək̚/
Word frequency
4,656th

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What does "duck" mean?

  1. 1.a water bird with a broad beak and webbed feet
  2. 2.to move your head or body down quickly to avoid being hit or seen

Examples of "duck" in a sentence

  • The duck waddled across the pond.
  • He had to duck to avoid the branch.
  • She cooked a delicious roasted duck.

How common is "duck"?

Duck is the 4,656th most common word in English.

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