How to pronounce sucked
Say it like SUHKT. Sucked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sucked
American and British speakers say sucked in essentially the same way: /sʌkt/ in the US and /sʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHKT.
What does sucked mean?
- simple past and past participle of suck How to pronounce suck
Words that rhyme with sucked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sucked.
Questions about saying sucked
How do you pronounce sucked?
Say SUHKT. The American pronunciation is /sʌkt/. In British English it is /sʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucked?
Sucked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say sucked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌkt/ and the British form is /sʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.