How to pronounce sapsucker
Say it like SAP-suhk-er. Sapsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- suhk
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapsucker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sapsucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAP-suhk-uh.
What does sapsucker mean?
- A woodpecker of the eastern United States (of the genus Sphyrapicus) that feeds mainly on the sap of trees
- Any woodpecker that punctures the bark of trees and feeds upon the sap.
Where does sapsucker come from?
From sap + sucker.
Questions about saying sapsucker
How do you pronounce sapsucker?
Say SAP-suhk-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpˌsʌkər/. In British English it is /ˈsæpˌsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapsucker?
Sapsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · suhk · er.
Is sapsucker 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 /ˈsæpˌsʌkə/ (SAP-suhk-uh).