How to Pronounce Puck

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/pʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puck”

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

What does puck mean?

noun

  1. A mischievous or hostile spirit.

Synonyms

fairygoblin

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Words that rhyme with puck

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ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamuck

Related words

tricksyslicewaferwasherdiscrangefacehockey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puck"?▾

"Puck" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puck" is /pʌk/.

What does "puck" mean?▾

Puck: A mischievous or hostile spirit.

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