How to Pronounce Ducked

To pronounce "ducked", say DUCK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ducked”

"ducked" has 2 syllables: duck-ed. It rhymes with conduct and construct, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: duct — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ducked mean?

verb

  1. To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
  2. To quickly lower (the head) in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

Synonyms

dipdunkduck down

Words that rhyme with ducked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conductconstructobstructinductinstructabductductaqueductreconstructdeductchuckedplucked

Related words

dousesidestepparrydodgecircumventeludeevadeskirt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ducked"?▾

"Ducked" has 2 syllables: duck · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ducked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ducked" is /dʌkt/.

What does "ducked" mean?▾

Ducked: To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

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