How to pronounce cuckquean
Say it like KUHK-kween. Cuckquean has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHK).
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- KUHK
- kween
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuckquean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kweenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cuckquean
American and British speakers say cuckquean in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌkkwin/ in the US and /ˈkʌkkwin/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHK-kween.
What does cuckquean mean?
- A woman who has an unfaithful partner; (now often specifically), a woman aroused by the sexual infidelity of her partner.
- To make a woman into a cuckquean.
Where does cuckquean come from?
Blend of cuckold + quean (“disreputable woman”).
Questions about saying cuckquean
How do you pronounce cuckquean?
Say KUHK-kween. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌkkwin/. In British English it is /ˈkʌkkwin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuckquean?
Cuckquean has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHK). Broken into parts: KUHK · kween.
Do Americans and Brits say cuckquean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌkkwin/ and the British form is /ˈkʌkkwin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.