how to pronounce duchy

/ˈdʌtʃ.i/

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duchy is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of duchy in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… the chancellor of the duchy of lancaster …”

meanings of duchy

noun:

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess. (A grand duchy may be a self-governing state. A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.).

duchy frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word duchy occurs in english on average 6.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.