How to pronounce struck
Say it like STRUHK. Struck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Struck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of struck
American and British speakers say struck in essentially the same way: /strʌk/ in the US and /strʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRUHK.
What does struck mean?
- (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming“conscience-smitten”“awe-struck”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with struck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of struck.
Questions about saying struck
How do you pronounce struck?
Say STRUHK. The American pronunciation is /strʌk/. In British English it is /strʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in struck?
Struck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say struck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strʌk/ and the British form is /strʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.