How to Pronounce Suckle

To pronounce "suckle", say SUCKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sʌ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sʌ.kəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suckle”

"suckle" has 2 syllables: suckl-e. It rhymes with chuckle and prickle, if that helps it stick.

What does suckle mean?

noun

  1. A teat.

verb

  1. To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.
  2. To nurse; to suck milk from a nursing mother.

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Words that rhyme with suckle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chucklepricklebuckleknuckledeckletrucklestricklefricklehucklepiculcuckoldom

Related words

breastfeedlactatesuckwet-nursenursehoneysuccallosuckling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suckle"?▾

"Suckle" has 2 syllables: suckl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "suckle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suckle" is /sʌ.kəl/.

What does "suckle" mean?▾

Suckle: A teat.

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