How to pronounce suckery
Say it like SUHK-uh-ree. Suckery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce suckery. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suckery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suckery
American and British speakers say suckery in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkəri/ in the US and /ˈsʌkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-uh-ree.
What does suckery mean?
- Covered in suckers (adhesive organs).
- Resembling or characteristic of a sucker.
- Things or behaviors that suck (are bad).
Where does suckery come from?
From sucker + -y.
Questions about saying suckery
How do you pronounce suckery?
Say SUHK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkəri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suckery?
Suckery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say suckery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkəri/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.