How to Pronounce Ducking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʌkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ducking”

"ducking" has 2 syllables: duck-ing. It rhymes with sucking and fucking, if that helps it stick.

What does ducking 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.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to duck.
  2. An instance of ducking (a person in water, etc).

    “They gave him a ducking in the river as a punishment.”

Synonyms

dipdunkduck down

Words that rhyme with ducking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suckingfuckingpluckingbuckingcluckingslickingbloodsuckingdickingtruckingprickingnickingchucking

Related words

dousingimmersionstooldodginglyingavoidingcircumventingevading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ducking"?▾

"Ducking" has 2 syllables: duck · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ducking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ducking" is /ˈdʌkɪŋ/.

What does "ducking" mean?▾

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

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