To pronounce "duckling", say DUCKL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌklɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
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"duckling" has 2 syllables: duckl-ing. It rhymes with prickling and suckling, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Duckling" has 2 syllables: duckl · ing.
The IPA transcription of "duckling" is /ˈdʌklɪŋ/.
Duckling: A young duck.
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