How to Pronounce Potluck

To pronounce "potluck", say POTL-uck — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌpɒtˈlʌk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌpɒtˈlʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “potluck”

"potluck" has 2 syllables: potl-uck. It rhymes with ruck and thunderstruck, if that helps it stick.

What does potluck mean?

noun

  1. A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.

    “Here are some leftover beans and meat; we can make a good potluck stew from them.”

  2. (by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation.

Synonyms

fuddle

Words that rhyme with potluck

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamuck

Related words

dinnerspot-luckpicnicfoodfestlunchspreadbuffetdinner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potluck"?▾

"Potluck" has 2 syllables: potl · uck.

What is the IPA transcription of "potluck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potluck" is /ˌpɒtˈlʌk/.

What does "potluck" mean?▾

Potluck: A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.

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