How to pronounce cuke
Say it like KYOOK. Cuke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cuke
American and British speakers say cuke in essentially the same way: /kjuk/ in the US and /kjuːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOK.
What does cuke mean?
- A cucumber.
- A cucoloris.
Where does cuke come from?
Clipping of cucumber.
Words that rhyme with cuke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuke.
Questions about saying cuke
How do you pronounce cuke?
Say KYOOK. The American pronunciation is /kjuk/. In British English it is /kjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuke?
Cuke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOOK.
Do Americans and Brits say cuke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjuk/ and the British form is /kjuːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.