How to pronounce sucks
Say it like SUHKS. Sucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sucks
American and British speakers say sucks in essentially the same way: /sʌks/ in the US and /sʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHKS.
What does sucks mean?
- plural of suck How to pronounce suck
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suck How to pronounce suck
Words that rhyme with sucks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sucks.
Questions about saying sucks
How do you pronounce sucks?
Say SUHKS. The American pronunciation is /sʌks/. In British English it is /sʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucks?
Sucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say sucks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌks/ and the British form is /sʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.