How to pronounce suckered
Say it like SUHK-erd. Suckered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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US American/ˈsʌkɚd/SUHK-erd
UK British/ˈsʌkəd/SUHK-ud
- SUHK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suckered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suckered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHK-ud.
What does suckered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of sucker How to pronounce sucker
- Equipped with a sucker or suckers.“The joystick had a suckered base to keep it on the table.”
Questions about saying suckered
How do you pronounce suckered?
Say SUHK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suckered?
Suckered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · erd.
Is suckered 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 /ˈsʌkəd/ (SUHK-ud).