How to pronounce kebbuck
Say it like KEB-uk. Kebbuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kebbuck. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KEB
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kebbuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kebbuck
American and British speakers say kebbuck in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛbək/ in the US and /ˈkɛbək/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEB-uk.
What does kebbuck mean?
- A whole wheel or ball of cheese.
Where does kebbuck come from?
15th century, from Scottish Gaelic càbaig.
Questions about saying kebbuck
How do you pronounce kebbuck?
Say KEB-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛbək/. In British English it is /ˈkɛbək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kebbuck?
Kebbuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEB). Broken into parts: KEB · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say kebbuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛbək/ and the British form is /ˈkɛbək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.