How to pronounce hucklebuck
Say it like HUHKL-buk. Hucklebuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHKL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hucklebuck. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HUHKL
- buk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hucklebuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHKLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hucklebuck
American and British speakers say hucklebuck in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌklbʌk/ in the US and /ˈhʌklbʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHKL-buk.
What does hucklebuck mean?
- A rhythmic dance from the time just prior to rock and roll.
- A treat consisting of frozen Kool-Aid served in a dixie cup.
- To dance the hucklebuck.
- To move quickly, with quick movements and, often, going in circles.
Where does hucklebuck come from?
The dance is perhaps from huckle (“hip”) + buck.
Questions about saying hucklebuck
How do you pronounce hucklebuck?
Say HUHKL-buk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌklbʌk/. In British English it is /ˈhʌklbʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hucklebuck?
Hucklebuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHKL). Broken into parts: HUHKL · buk.
Do Americans and Brits say hucklebuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌklbʌk/ and the British form is /ˈhʌklbʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.