How to pronounce suckers
Say it like SUHK-erz. Suckers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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US American/ˈsʌkɚz/SUHK-erz
UK British/ˈsʌkəz/SUHK-uz
- SUHK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suckers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suckers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHK-uz.
What does suckers mean?
noun
- plural of sucker How to pronounce sucker
Questions about saying suckers
How do you pronounce suckers?
Say SUHK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suckers?
Suckers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · erz.
Is suckers 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 /ˈsʌkəz/ (SUHK-uz).