How to pronounce windsucker
Say it like WIND-suk-er. Windsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
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- WIND
- suk
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windsucker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of windsucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIND-suk-uh.
What does windsucker mean?
- A horse with the habit of windsucking.
Where does windsucker come from?
From wind + sucker. Where the bird or term of abuse sense is concerned, some believe the word is a recent bowdlerization of windfucker; however, it appears since at least the 17th century.
Questions about saying windsucker
How do you pronounce windsucker?
Say WIND-suk-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndsʌkər/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windsucker?
Windsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · suk · er.
Is windsucker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪndsʌkə/ (WIND-suk-uh).