How to Pronounce Stuck

To pronounce "stuck", say STUCK — one syllable, IPA /ˈstʌk/. 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

/ˈstʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stuck”

"stuck" 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: stucke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stuck mean?

verb

  1. To become or remain attached; to adhere.

    “The tape will not stick if it melts.”

  2. To jam; to stop moving.

    “The lever sticks if you push it too far up.”

adjective

  1. Unable to move.

    “Can you shift this gate? I think it’s stuck.”

  2. Unable to progress with a task.

    “I’m totally stuck on this question in the test.”

Synonyms

abidecarry oncleaveclingagglutinateconglutinategluegum

Words that rhyme with stuck

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruckthunderstrucksuckawestruckpluckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamucktuck

Related words

perplexedjammedcloggedblockedimmobilizedstopoccludedrestrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stuck"?▾

"Stuck" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stuck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stuck" is /ˈstʌk/.

What does "stuck" mean?▾

Stuck: To become or remain attached; to adhere.

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