How to pronounce shucking
Say it like SHUHK-ing. Shucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHK).
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- SHUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shucking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shucking
American and British speakers say shucking in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHK-ing.
What does shucking mean?
- present participle and gerund of shuck How to pronounce shuck
- The act or process of shucking maize.
- A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work.“We attended a corn shucking and two oyster shuckings.”
Words that rhyme with shucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shucking.
Questions about saying shucking
How do you pronounce shucking?
Say SHUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shucking?
Shucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHK). Broken into parts: SHUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say shucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.