How to Pronounce Buckled

To pronounce "buckled", say BUCKL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BUCKL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “buckled”

"buckled" has 2 syllables: buckl-ed. It rhymes with chuckled and knuckled, if that helps it stick.

What does buckled mean?

verb

  1. To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
  2. To make bend; to cause to become distorted.

verb

  1. To fasten using a buckle.
  2. To unite in marriage.

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Words that rhyme with buckled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuckledknucklednickelednickelledstickled

Related words

unbuckledcavedcrumbledcreakedcrumpledcrushedcollapsedbanged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buckled"?▾

"Buckled" has 2 syllables: buckl · ed.

What does "buckled" mean?▾

Buckled: To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

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