How to pronounce bucking
Say it like BUHK-ing. Bucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bucking
American and British speakers say bucking in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-ing.
What does bucking mean?
- present participle and gerund of buck How to pronounce buck
- The act or process of soaking or boiling cloth in an alkaline liquid in the operation of bleaching.
- The liquid used in this process.
- A washing.
Words that rhyme with bucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bucking.
Questions about saying bucking
How do you pronounce bucking?
Say BUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucking?
Bucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.