How to pronounce guck
Say it like GUHK. Guck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of guck
American and British speakers say guck in essentially the same way: /ɡʌk/ in the US and /ɡʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHK.
What does guck mean?
- The hybrid offspring of a goose and a duck.
- An unpleasant sticky substance; goo, gunk.
Where does guck come from?
Blend of goose + duck.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with guck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guck.
Questions about saying guck
How do you pronounce guck?
Say GUHK. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌk/. In British English it is /ɡʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guck?
Guck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say guck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌk/ and the British form is /ɡʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.