How to pronounce tusks
Say it like TUHSKS. Tusks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHSKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tusks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHSKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tusks
American and British speakers say tusks in essentially the same way: /tʌsks/ in the US and /tʌsks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHSKS.
What does tusks mean?
- plural of tusk How to pronounce tusk
Questions about saying tusks
How do you pronounce tusks?
Say TUHSKS. The American pronunciation is /tʌsks/. In British English it is /tʌsks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tusks?
Tusks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHSKS.
Do Americans and Brits say tusks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌsks/ and the British form is /tʌsks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.