How to pronounce tucker
Say it like TUHK-er. Tucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK).
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- TUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tucker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUHK-uh.
What does tucker mean?
- United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
- United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966)
- a sewer who tucks
- wear out completely“This kind of work exhausts me”“I'm beat”
Where does tucker come from?
From tuck + -er.
Words that rhyme with tucker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tucker.
Questions about saying tucker
How do you pronounce tucker?
Say TUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tucker?
Tucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK). Broken into parts: TUHK · er.
Is tucker 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 /ˈtʌkə/ (TUHK-uh).