How to Pronounce Duke

To pronounce "duke", say DUK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /djuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/djuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duke”

"duke" has 2 syllables: duk-e. It rhymes with rebuke and fluke, if that helps it stick.

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

What does duke mean?

noun

  1. The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
  2. The sovereign of a small state.

verb

  1. To hit or beat with the fists.
  2. To give cash to; to give a tip to.

    “I duked him twenty dollars.”

Synonyms

tip

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Words that rhyme with duke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rebukeflukejukenukelukesoukstookboockarchdukechookleuc-stuke

Related words

princedogeseniorgracechoosehwanduckblacksmith

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duke"?▾

"Duke" has 2 syllables: duk · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "duke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duke" is /djuːk/.

What does "duke" mean?▾

Duke: The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

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