How to pronounce tucks
Say it like TUHKS. Tucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tucks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tucks
American and British speakers say tucks in essentially the same way: /tʌks/ in the US and /tʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHKS.
What does tucks mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tuck How to pronounce tuck
- plural of tuck How to pronounce tuck
Words that rhyme with tucks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tucks.
Words that sound like tucks
Questions about saying tucks
How do you pronounce tucks?
Say TUHKS. The American pronunciation is /tʌks/. In British English it is /tʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tucks?
Tucks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say tucks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌks/ and the British form is /tʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tucks?
Tucks sounds the same as tux in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.