How to pronounce euchre
Say it like YOO-ker. Euchre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euchre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of euchre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-kuh.
What does euchre mean?
- A trump card game played by four players in two partnerships with a reduced deck of 24 cards.
- To deceive or outwit.
Where does euchre come from?
Possibly from German Juckerspiel, name of an eighteenth-century Alsatian card game, itself apparently a compound of Jucker + Spiel (“game”).
Words that rhyme with euchre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of euchre.
Questions about saying euchre
How do you pronounce euchre?
Say YOO-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈjukɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euchre?
Euchre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · ker.
Is euchre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːkə/ (YOO-kuh).