How to Pronounce Shuck

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃʌk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shuck”

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

Sounds exactly like: schuch, schuck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shuck mean?

noun

  1. The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
  2. A fraud; a scam.

verb

  1. To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).

    “Shall we shuck walnuts?”

  2. To remove (any outer covering).

    “I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool.”

Words that rhyme with shuck

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckamokfuckschmuckamucktuck

Related words

huskchaffstrawstubblestalkmattressnymphalcornshuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shuck"?▾

"Shuck" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shuck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shuck" is /ʃʌk/.

What does "shuck" mean?▾

Shuck: The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).

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