How to pronounce tteok
Say it like TUHK. Tteok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tteok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tteok
American and British speakers say tteok in essentially the same way: /tʌk/ in the US and /tʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHK.
What does tteok mean?
- A type of sweet cake from Korea, made from rice flour.
Where does tteok come from?
Borrowed from Korean 떡 (tteok).
Words that rhyme with tteok
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tteok.
Words that sound like tteok
Questions about saying tteok
How do you pronounce tteok?
Say TUHK. The American pronunciation is /tʌk/. In British English it is /tʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tteok?
Tteok is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say tteok the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌk/ and the British form is /tʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tteok?
Tteok sounds the same as tuck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.