How to pronounce bucko
Say it like BUHK-oh. Bucko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucko 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bucko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHK-oh.
What does bucko mean?
- A boastful or bullying man.
- Used as a term of address: young lad, friend, pal.
Where does bucko come from?
From buck (“male antelope, deer, etc.; adventurous or high-spirited young man”) + -o (colloquializing suffix).
Words that rhyme with bucko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bucko.
Questions about saying bucko
How do you pronounce bucko?
Say BUHK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucko?
Bucko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · oh.
Is bucko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʌkəʊ/ (BUHK-oh).