How to pronounce tuckahoe
Say it like TUHK-uh-hoh. Tuckahoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK).
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- TUHK
- uh
- hoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuckahoe 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tuckahoe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUHK-uh-hoh.
What does tuckahoe mean?
- The edible root of a plant of species Peltandra virginica, used by Native Americans of colonial-era Virginia.
- The sclerotium of wood-decay fungi of species Wolfiporia extensa, used by Native Americans and the Chinese as food and as a herbal medicine.
- The flowering plant Orontium aquaticum.
Where does tuckahoe come from?
From Powhatan tockawhoughe.
Questions about saying tuckahoe
How do you pronounce tuckahoe?
Say TUHK-uh-hoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌkəhoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌkəhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK). Broken into parts: TUHK · uh · hoh.
Is tuckahoe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʌkəhəʊ/ (TUHK-uh-hoh).