How to pronounce bucca
Say it like BUHK-uh. Bucca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bucca
American and British speakers say bucca in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkə/ in the US and /ˈbʌkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-uh.
What does bucca mean?
- A storm spirit in Cornish folklore, traditionally believed to inhabit mines and coastal communities.
- Synonym of cheek.
Where does bucca come from?
Borrowed from Cornish bocka.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bucca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bucca.
Questions about saying bucca
How do you pronounce bucca?
Say BUHK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkə/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucca?
Bucca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bucca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkə/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.