How to pronounce stuck
Say it like STUHK. Stuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stuck
American and British speakers say stuck in essentially the same way: /stʌk/ in the US and /stʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHK.
What does stuck mean?
- caught or fixed“stuck in the mud”
- baffled“this problem has me completely stuck”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with stuck
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Questions about saying stuck
How do you pronounce stuck?
Say STUHK. The American pronunciation is /stʌk/. In British English it is /stʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stuck?
Stuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say stuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌk/ and the British form is /stʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.