How to pronounce suckle
Say it like SUHK-ul. Suckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suckle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suckle
American and British speakers say suckle in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈsʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-ul.
What does suckle mean?
- An act of suckling“The baby was having a suckle at its mother's breast.”
- To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.
- To nurse; to suck milk from a nursing mother.
- To nurse from (a breast, nursing mother, etc.).
Where does suckle come from?
From Middle English sukelen; probably a back-formation of Middle English sukeling (“a suckling; infant”), formally equivalent to suck + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with suckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suckle.
Questions about saying suckle
How do you pronounce suckle?
Say SUHK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suckle?
Suckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say suckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈsʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.