How to Pronounce "archduke"
word
ˈɑɹtʃˌduk
AHRCH-dook
ˌɑːtʃdjˈuːk
ahch-DYOOK
Definition
An archduke is a noble title used mainly in the former Austrian and Austro-Hungarian Empires, ranking just below a king or emperor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹtʃˌduk
British English
ˌɑːtʃdjˈuːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHRCH-dook
UK
ahch-DYOOK
Listen in Context
The archduke lived in a grand palace in Vienna.
The archduke was an important member of the royal family.
People respected the archduke for his leadership.
Many history books mention the archduke whose death triggered World War I.