To pronounce "ruckus", say RUCK-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹʌkəs/
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"ruckus" has 2 syllables: ruck-us. It rhymes with succus and succuss, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ruckus" has 2 syllables: ruck · us.
The IPA transcription of "ruckus" is /ˈɹʌkəs/.
Ruckus: A noisy disturbance and/or commotion.
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