How to Pronounce Sapsucker

To pronounce "sapsucker", say SAPS-uck-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæpˌsʌkəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsæpˌsʌkəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sapsucker”

"sapsucker" has 3 syllables: saps-uck-er.

What does sapsucker mean?

noun

  1. A woodpecker of the eastern United States (of the genus Sphyrapicus) that feeds mainly on the sap of trees
  2. Any woodpecker that punctures the bark of trees and feeds upon the sap.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sapsucker"?▾

"Sapsucker" has 3 syllables: saps · uck · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sapsucker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sapsucker" is /ˈsæpˌsʌkəɹ/.

What does "sapsucker" mean?▾

Sapsucker: A woodpecker of the eastern United States (of the genus Sphyrapicus) that feeds mainly on the sap of trees

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