How to pronounce sucre
Say it like SOO-ker. Sucre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sucre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-kuh.
What does sucre mean?
- The former currency of Ecuador, divided into 100 centavos.
Where does sucre come from?
From Spanish Sucre, from the name of Venezuelan independence leader Antonio José de Sucre.
Words that rhyme with sucre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sucre.
Questions about saying sucre
How do you pronounce sucre?
Say SOO-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsukɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucre?
Sucre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ker.
Is sucre 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 /ˈsuːkə/ (SOO-kuh).