How to pronounce plucks
Say it like PLUHKS. Plucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plucks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plucks
American and British speakers say plucks in essentially the same way: /plʌks/ in the US and /plʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHKS.
What does plucks mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pluck How to pronounce pluck
Words that rhyme with plucks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plucks.
Questions about saying plucks
How do you pronounce plucks?
Say PLUHKS. The American pronunciation is /plʌks/. In British English it is /plʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plucks?
Plucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say plucks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌks/ and the British form is /plʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.