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How to pronounce suk

Say it like SUHK. Suk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/sʌk/SUHK
UK British/sʌk/SUHK
  • SUHK
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Suk pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.

American vs British pronunciation of suk

American and British speakers say suk in essentially the same way: /sʌk/ in the US and /sʌk/ in the UK.

British respelling: SUHK.

What does suk mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of souq.

Words that rhyme with suk

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suk.

Words that sound like suk

Questions about saying suk

How do you pronounce suk?

Say SUHK. The American pronunciation is /sʌk/. In British English it is /sʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in suk?

Suk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHK.

Do Americans and Brits say suk the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌk/ and the British form is /sʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

What words sound the same as suk?

Suk sounds the same as suck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).