How to pronounce pucker
Say it like PUHK-er. Pucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHK).
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- PUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pucker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHK-uh.
What does pucker mean?
- To pinch or wrinkle (especially a body part); to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.
- A fold or wrinkle.
- A state of perplexity or anxiety; confusion; bother; agitation.
Where does pucker come from?
Alternatively, perhaps a direct alteration of poke (verb, or the noun meaning "a small bag").
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pucker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pucker.
Questions about saying pucker
How do you pronounce pucker?
Say PUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pucker?
Pucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHK). Broken into parts: PUHK · er.
Is pucker 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 /ˈpʌkə/ (PUHK-uh).