How to pronounce tuk
Say it like TOOK. Tuk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tuk/TOOK
UK British/tjuːk/TYOOK
- TOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tuk
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOOK.
What does tuk mean?
noun
- A Barbadian musical style, based on British regimental music of the colonial era, but accompanied by costumed performances based on African characters.
Words that rhyme with tuk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuk.
Questions about saying tuk
How do you pronounce tuk?
Say TOOK. The American pronunciation is /tuk/. In British English it is /tjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuk?
Tuk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOOK.
Is tuk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /tjuːk/ (TYOOK).