spirit duck

Questions

What does spirit duck mean?

A bufflehead (Bucephala albeola).

Where does spirit duck come from?

From its rapid diving, on account of which the Native Americans believed it had magical powers.

How to pronounce spirit duck

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “spirit duck” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.