To pronounce "duchess", say DUCH-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
duchess
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DUCH-ess
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"duchess" has 2 syllables: duch-ess. It rhymes with richesse and bruchus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Duchess" has 2 syllables: duch · ess.
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