How to pronounce buckled
Say it like BUHK-uld. Buckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buckled
American and British speakers say buckled in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkəld/ in the US and /ˈbʌkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-uld.
What does buckled mean?
- simple past and past participle of buckle How to pronounce buckle
Questions about saying buckled
How do you pronounce buckled?
Say BUHK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkəld/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckled?
Buckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say buckled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkəld/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.