How to Pronounce Plucked

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/plʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plucked”

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

What does plucked mean?

verb

  1. To pull something sharply; to pull something out

    “She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled.”

  2. To take or remove (someone) quickly from a particular place or situation.

adjective

  1. (of something with feathers, hair etc.) Having had these items removed by plucking.
  2. (of the strings of an instrument) Played by plucking.

Words that rhyme with plucked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conductconstructobstructinductinstructabductductaqueductreconstructdeductchuckedducked

Related words

featherlessunfeatheredpizzicatotorturecollectedpickedzitherrescued

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plucked"?▾

"Plucked" has 2 syllables: pluck · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "plucked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plucked" is /plʌkt/.

What does "plucked" mean?▾

Plucked: To pull something sharply; to pull something out

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