How to Pronounce Husks

To pronounce "husks", say HUSKS — one syllable, IPA /hʌsks/. 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

/hʌsks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “husks”

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

What does husks 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.

verb

  1. To cough, clear one's throat.
  2. To say huskily, to utter in a husky voice.

Words that rhyme with husks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tusksduskscornhusks

Related words

shuckchaffstrawstubblestalkallocationscasingsclams

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "husks"?▾

"Husks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "husks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "husks" is /hʌsks/.

What does "husks" mean?▾

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

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