For curious minds ages 3–12

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Duck

/dʌk/

1 syllable

Duck

noun

Meaning: A bird that swims on water and says quack.

Full meaning: A water bird with a flat bill that swims.

Phonics sounds: d-u-ck — blend them together!

Example: “The duck swam across the pond.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 40 (smaller = more common)