How to Pronounce Puckish

To pronounce "puckish", say PUCK-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌkɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʌkɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puckish”

"puckish" has 2 syllables: puck-ish. It rhymes with buckish and sickish, if that helps it stick.

What does puckish mean?

adjective

  1. Mischievous; excessively playful.

Synonyms

impishmischievousplayful

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Words that rhyme with puckish

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buckishsickishtrickishthickishbukshish

Related words

prankishimpishmischievousplayfulpixilatedimplikeelfinpucklike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puckish"?▾

"Puckish" has 2 syllables: puck · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "puckish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puckish" is /ˈpʌkɪʃ/.

What does "puckish" mean?▾

Puckish: Mischievous; excessively playful.

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