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How to pronounce ruckle

Say it like RUHK-ul. Ruckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK).

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US American/ˈrʌkəl/RUHK-ul
UK British/ˈrʌkəl/RUHK-ul
  • RUHK
  • ul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Ruckle pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of ruckle

American and British speakers say ruckle in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌkəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: RUHK-ul.

What does ruckle mean?

verb
  1. To crease or wrinkle.
noun
  1. A disordered collection.
  2. A wrinkle.
noun
  1. A rattling noise in the throat, as from suffocation.

Where does ruckle come from?

Variant of ruck.

Words that rhyme with ruckle

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruckle.

Questions about saying ruckle

How do you pronounce ruckle?

Say RUHK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in ruckle?

Ruckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK). Broken into parts: RUHK · ul.

Do Americans and Brits say ruckle the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).