How to pronounce sucker
Say it like SUHK-er. Sucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHK-uh.
What does sucker mean?
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- a shoot arising from a plant's roots
- a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)
Where does sucker come from?
From Middle English souker, sokere, sukkere, soukere, equivalent to suck (verb) + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sucker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sucker.
Questions about saying sucker
How do you pronounce sucker?
Say SUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucker?
Sucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · er.
Is sucker 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 /ˈsʌkə/ (SUHK-uh).