How to pronounce yuck
Say it like YUHK. Yuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of yuck
American and British speakers say yuck in essentially the same way: /jʌk/ in the US and /jʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHK.
What does yuck mean?
- Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odor.“Yuck! This peanut butter is disgusting!”
- Something disgusting.
- To say "yuck"; to express disgust.
- To vomit or gag;
- fuck.
Where does yuck come from?
Perhaps imitative. Akin to Dutch jakkes (“disgusting”).
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Words that rhyme with yuck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yuck.
Questions about saying yuck
How do you pronounce yuck?
Say YUHK. The American pronunciation is /jʌk/. In British English it is /jʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuck?
Yuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say yuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jʌk/ and the British form is /jʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.