How to pronounce ruck
Say it like RUHK. Ruck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ruck
American and British speakers say ruck in essentially the same way: /rʌk/ in the US and /rʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHK.
What does ruck mean?
- A throng or crowd of people or things; a mass, a pack.
- A contest in games in which the ball is thrown or bounced in the air and two players from opposing teams attempt to give their team an advantage, typically by tapping the ball to a teammate.
- A player who competes in said contests; a ruckman or ruckwoman.
- To contest the possession of the ball in a ruck.
- To crease or fold.
- To become creased or folded.
Where does ruck come from?
From Middle English ruke, from or related to Old Norse hraukr, which is from Proto-Germanic *hraukaz (“haystack, heap”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ruck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruck.
Questions about saying ruck
How do you pronounce ruck?
Say RUHK. The American pronunciation is /rʌk/. In British English it is /rʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruck?
Ruck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say ruck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌk/ and the British form is /rʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.