How to pronounce rucksack
Say it like RUHK-sak. Rucksack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK).
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- RUHK
- sak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rucksack 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.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rucksack
American and British speakers say rucksack in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌkˌsæk/ in the US and /ˈrʌkˌsæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHK-sak.
What does rucksack mean?
- A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps.
Where does rucksack come from?
Borrowed from German Rucksack.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rucksack
How do you pronounce rucksack?
Say RUHK-sak. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌkˌsæk/. In British English it is /ˈrʌkˌsæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rucksack?
Rucksack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK). Broken into parts: RUHK · sak.
Do Americans and Brits say rucksack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌkˌsæk/ and the British form is /ˈrʌkˌsæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.