How to pronounce untuck
Say it like un-TUHK. Untuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK).
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- un
- TUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of untuck
American and British speakers say untuck in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtʌk/ in the US and /ʌnˈtʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TUHK.
What does untuck mean?
- To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked.“As soon as work is over, I'm going to untuck this shirt and take off my shoes.”
Where does untuck come from?
From un- + tuck.
Words that rhyme with untuck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untuck.
Questions about saying untuck
How do you pronounce untuck?
Say un-TUHK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtʌk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untuck?
Untuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK). Broken into parts: un · TUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say untuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtʌk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.