How to pronounce huckster
Say it like HUHK-ster. Huckster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce huckster. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HUHK
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huckster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of huckster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHK-stuh.
What does huckster mean?
- A peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall, or in the street.
- Somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner.
- One who deceptively sells fraudulent products; snake oil salesman.
- To haggle, to wrangle, or to bargain.
- To sell or offer (goods) from place to place, to peddle.
- To promote or sell (goods) in an aggressive, showy manner.
Where does huckster come from?
By surface analysis, huck + -ster.
Questions about saying huckster
How do you pronounce huckster?
Say HUHK-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌkstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌkstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huckster?
Huckster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHK). Broken into parts: HUHK · ster.
Is huckster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhʌkstə/ (HUHK-stuh).