How to pronounce buckety
Say it like BUHK-ih-tee. Buckety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckety 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buckety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHK-ih-tee.
What does buckety mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a bucket.
Where does buckety come from?
From bucket + -y.
Questions about saying buckety
How do you pronounce buckety?
Say BUHK-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkɪti/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckety?
Buckety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ih · tee.
Is buckety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbʌkɪti/ (BUHK-ih-tee).