How to pronounce tuchus
Say it like TUUK-us. Tuchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUK).
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- TUUK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuchus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tuchus
American and British speakers say tuchus in essentially the same way: /ˈtʊkəs/ in the US and /ˈtʊkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUUK-us.
What does tuchus mean?
- The buttocks, rear end, butt.
Questions about saying tuchus
How do you pronounce tuchus?
Say TUUK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʊkəs/. In British English it is /ˈtʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuchus?
Tuchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUK). Broken into parts: TUUK · us.
Do Americans and Brits say tuchus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʊkəs/ and the British form is /ˈtʊkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.