How to Pronounce Bucked

To pronounce "bucked", say BUCK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bucked”

"bucked" has 2 syllables: buck-ed. It rhymes with conduct and construct, if that helps it stick.

What does bucked mean?

verb

  1. To copulate, as bucks and does.

verb

  1. To bend; buckle.
  2. (of a horse or similar saddle or pack animal) To leap upward arching its back, coming down with head low and forelegs stiff, forcefully kicking its hind legs upward, often in an attempt to dislodge or throw a rider or pack.

verb

  1. To soak, steep or boil in lye or suds, as part of the bleaching process.
  2. To wash (clothes) in lye or suds, or, in later usage, by beating them on stones in running water.

Words that rhyme with bucked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conductconstructobstructinductinstructabductductaqueductreconstructdeductchuckedducked

Related words

protrusivecontradictedobjectedopposedvetoeddefiedreversedretreated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bucked"?▾

"Bucked" has 2 syllables: buck · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bucked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bucked" is /bʌkt/.

What does "bucked" mean?▾

Bucked: To copulate, as bucks and does.

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