How to pronounce plucked
Say it like PLUHKT. Plucked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plucked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plucked
American and British speakers say plucked in essentially the same way: /plʌkt/ in the US and /plʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHKT.
What does plucked mean?
- simple past and past participle of pluck How to pronounce pluck
- Having had the feathers, hair, etc. removed by plucking.
- Played by plucking.
- Having courage and spirit; plucky.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with plucked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plucked.
Questions about saying plucked
How do you pronounce plucked?
Say PLUHKT. The American pronunciation is /plʌkt/. In British English it is /plʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plucked?
Plucked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say plucked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌkt/ and the British form is /plʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.