How to Pronounce Suck-up

To pronounce "suck-up", say SUCK-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SUCK-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “suck-up”

"suck-up" has 2 syllables: suck-up.

What does suck-up mean?

noun

  1. A person who sucks up, or plays up through adulation or flattery or other such devices to win another's favour; a brown-noser.

Synonyms

brown-nosergoody-two-shoeskiss-upteacher's pet

Related words

suckupbrownnosesuckholesuckboysuckbrown-nosesycophantbrown-noser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suck-up"?▾

"Suck-up" has 2 syllables: suck · up.

What does "suck-up" mean?▾

Suck-up: A person who sucks up, or plays up through adulation or flattery or other such devices to win another's favour; a brown-noser.

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