How to pronounce gluck
Say it like GLUHK. Gluck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gluck
American and British speakers say gluck in essentially the same way: /ɡlʌk/ in the US and /ɡlʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLUHK.
What does gluck mean?
- To flow or cause to flow in a noisy series of spurts, as when liquid is emptied through the narrow neck of a bottle.
Where does gluck come from?
Imitative; compare glug.
Words that rhyme with gluck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gluck.
Questions about saying gluck
How do you pronounce gluck?
Say GLUHK. The American pronunciation is /ɡlʌk/. In British English it is /ɡlʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluck?
Gluck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say gluck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlʌk/ and the British form is /ɡlʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.