How to pronounce bucky
Say it like BUHK-ee. Bucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bucky
American and British speakers say bucky in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌki/ in the US and /ˈbʌki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-ee.
What does bucky mean?
- A gun.
- Alternative form of Bucky (“a Potter-Bucky diaphragm”).
Where does bucky come from?
From buckshot.
Words that rhyme with bucky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bucky.
Questions about saying bucky
How do you pronounce bucky?
Say BUHK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌki/. In British English it is /ˈbʌki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucky?
Bucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bucky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌki/ and the British form is /ˈbʌki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.