Duchess

How many syllables in Duchess?

duchess has 2 syllables

Split Duchess into syllables?

duchess

Definition of Duchess

a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right or by marriage

How should Duchess divide into syllables

There are 2 syllables in the word duchess. The first syllable 'duch' has a short vowel sound 'u' and the second syllable 'ess' has a short vowel sound 'e'. The consonants in the word are 'd', 'c', 'h', and 's'.

Part of Speech - Duchess

Noun

Sentences with Duchess

  • The duchess lived in a grand castle with her family.
  • The duchess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
  • The duchess was known for her kindness to the people in her town.
  • The duchess traveled to different countries to represent her country.
  • The duchess enjoyed reading books and painting in her free time.
  • The duchess was a patron of the arts and supported many artists.
  • The duchess visited a hospital to see how she could help the sick.
  • The duchess hosted a charity event to raise money for the homeless.
  • The duchess was always polite and gracious to everyone she met.
  • The duchess was a role model for young girls who wanted to be strong and independent.

Quotes with Duchess

  • "I have always thought of a duchess as the mistress of a very large house, and a very small husband." - G.K. Chesterton
  • "A duchess is a lady whom the rest of the ladies look at and say, 'There but for the grace of God go I.'" - Mae West
  • "The difference between a duchess and a streetwalker is not in the way she behaves, but in the way she is treated." - George Bernard Shaw
  • "I would rather be a duchess than a queen, because a duchess can have more fun." - Wallis Simpson
  • "A duchess is never wrong." - Wallis Simpson
  • "The duchess is always right." - Margaret Thatcher
  • "A duchess should be a role model for other women." - Kate Middleton
  • "The life of a duchess is not always easy, but it is always interesting." - Princess Diana
  • "The duchess is the queen of her own castle." - Unknown
  • "A duchess is a woman who knows her worth and isn't afraid to show it." - Unknown

Number of characters in Duchess

7 ( d, u, c, h, e, s, s )

Unique letters in Duchess

6 ( d, u, c, h, e, s )

Duchess Backwards

ssehcud

Phonetic Transcription of Duchess

IPA (International): ˈdʌtʃʌs

ARA (American): ˈdʌtʃʌs

EPA (English): ˈdʌtʃʌs

DAH-CHAH-S