How to pronounce huckle
Say it like HUHK-ul. Huckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHK).
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- HUHK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of huckle
American and British speakers say huckle in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈhʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHK-ul.
What does huckle mean?
- A bunch or part projecting like the hip.
- To apprehend or arrest.
Where does huckle come from?
From huck (from Middle English hoke (“hook”), hokebone, probably so called because of its round shape) + -le.
Words that rhyme with huckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huckle.
Questions about saying huckle
How do you pronounce huckle?
Say HUHK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huckle?
Huckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHK). Broken into parts: HUHK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say huckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.