How to Pronounce "duchess"
word
/ˈdətʃəs/
DUH-chuhs
/dˈʌtʃɛs/
DUH-chus
Definition
A duchess is a woman with the rank of duke, either as his wife or as a woman who holds that title in her own right in some monarchies.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdətʃəs/
British English
/dˈʌtʃɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-chuhs
UK
DUH-chus
Listen in Context
The duchess lives in a large castle.
She became a duchess after marrying the duke.
The duchess greeted the guests at the party.
Everyone admired the elegance of the duchess at the royal banquet.