How to pronounce plucky
Say it like PLUHK-ee. Plucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHK).
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- PLUHK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plucky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plucky
American and British speakers say plucky in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌki/ in the US and /ˈplʌki/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHK-ee.
What does plucky mean?
- Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.
Where does plucky come from?
From pluck (“nerve, persistence”) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with plucky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plucky.
Questions about saying plucky
How do you pronounce plucky?
Say PLUHK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌki/. In British English it is /ˈplʌki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plucky?
Plucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHK). Broken into parts: PLUHK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say plucky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌki/ and the British form is /ˈplʌki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.