Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dukes county

/ˈdjuːks ˈkaʊn.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables: Dukes Coun-ty
IPA: /ˈdjuːks ˈkaʊn.ti/

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

One of 14 counties in Massachusetts, United States. County seat: Edgartown. It is located on Martha's Vineyard and other offshore islands.

Etymology

Apparently named after then-Duke of York James II of England (1633 - 1701).

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce dukes county?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdjuːks ˈkaʊn.ti/.
What does dukes county mean?: One of 14 counties in Massachusetts, United States. County seat: Edgartown. It is located on Martha's Vineyard and other offshore islands.
Where does dukes county come from?: Apparently named after then-Duke of York James II of England (1633 - 1701).

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