How to pronounce buckles
Say it like BUHK-ulz. Buckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buckles
American and British speakers say buckles in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkəlz/ in the US and /ˈbʌkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-ulz.
What does buckles mean?
- plural of buckle How to pronounce buckle“The belt-maker added buckles to several belts.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buckle How to pronounce buckle“We can watch as the container buckles under stress.”
Questions about saying buckles
How do you pronounce buckles?
Say BUHK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckles?
Buckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say buckles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.