How to Pronounce Duct

To pronounce "duct", say DUCT — one syllable, IPA /dʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duct”

"duct" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with conduct and construct, if that helps it stick.

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

What does duct mean?

noun

  1. A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.

    “heating and air-conditioning ducts”

  2. An enclosure or channel for electrical cable runs.

verb

  1. To channel something through a duct (or series of ducts).

Words that rhyme with duct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conductconstructobstructinductinstructabductaqueductreconstructdeductchuckedduckedplucked

Related words

canalchannelwirepipelinehoseconduitfluecable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duct"?▾

"Duct" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "duct"?▾

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

What does "duct" mean?▾

Duct: A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.

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