How to Pronounce Husk

To pronounce "husk", say HUSK — one syllable, IPA /hʌsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hʌsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “husk”

"husk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dusk and tusk, if that helps it stick.

What does husk mean?

noun

  1. The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside

    “A coconut has a very thick husk.”

  2. Any form of useless, dried-up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something

    “His attorney was a dried-up husk of a man.”

verb

  1. To remove husks from.

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Words that rhyme with husk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dusktuskbuskcuskcornhuskbruskebrusquebuskekuskeluskmuskmuske

Related words

shuckchaffstrawstubblestalkhayskinsheath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "husk"?▾

"Husk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "husk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "husk" is /hʌsk/.

What does "husk" mean?▾

Husk: The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside

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