How to Pronounce Huckster

To pronounce "huckster", say HUCKST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌkstɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhʌkstɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “huckster”

"huckster" has 2 syllables: huckst-er.

What does huckster mean?

noun

  1. A peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall or in the street.
  2. Somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner.

verb

  1. To haggle, to wrangle, or to bargain.
  2. To sell or offer goods from place to place, to peddle.

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Related words

hawkerpeddlehigglevendmongertoutchafferhaggle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "huckster"?▾

"Huckster" has 2 syllables: huckst · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "huckster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "huckster" is /ˈhʌkstɚ/.

What does "huckster" mean?▾

Huckster: A peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall or in the street.

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