How to pronounce sucking
Say it like SUHK-ing. Sucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sucking
American and British speakers say sucking in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-ing.
What does sucking mean?
- the act of sucking
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sucking.
Questions about saying sucking
How do you pronounce sucking?
Say SUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucking?
Sucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.