How to pronounce tucking
Say it like TUHK-ing. Tucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK).
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- TUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tucking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tucking
American and British speakers say tucking in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHK-ing.
What does tucking mean?
Words that rhyme with tucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tucking.
Questions about saying tucking
How do you pronounce tucking?
Say TUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tucking?
Tucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHK). Broken into parts: TUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.