How to pronounce yucky
Say it like YUHK-ee. Yucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHK).
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- YUHK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yucky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yucky
American and British speakers say yucky in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌki/ in the US and /ˈjʌkɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHK-ih.
What does yucky mean?
- Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.“The food that I ate today was very yucky.”
Where does yucky come from?
From yuck + -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”).
Words that rhyme with yucky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yucky.
Questions about saying yucky
How do you pronounce yucky?
Say YUHK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌki/. In British English it is /ˈjʌkɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yucky?
Yucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHK). Broken into parts: YUHK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yucky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌki/ and the British form is /ˈjʌkɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.