How to pronounce fsck
Say it like FUHSK. Fsck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fsck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of fsck
American and British speakers say fsck in essentially the same way: /fʌsk/ in the US and /fʌsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHSK.
What does fsck mean?
- A *nix file system check to detect damage to, or corruption of, files or filesystem structures.
- To run fsck on; to perform a fsck on.
Where does fsck come from?
Abbreviation of file system check in imitation of fuck.
Words that rhyme with fsck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fsck.
Questions about saying fsck
How do you pronounce fsck?
Say FUHSK. The American pronunciation is /fʌsk/. In British English it is /fʌsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fsck?
Fsck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say fsck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌsk/ and the British form is /fʌsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.