How to Pronounce Sucky

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

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Letters

/ˈsʌki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sucky”

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

What does sucky mean?

noun

  1. A pacifier.

adjective

  1. Being something which sucks, which is unpleasant or inferior.

    “That comedian was pretty sucky on TV last night.”

Words that rhyme with sucky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pluckyyuckyluckyunluckymuckyduckyprickybuckyquickybrickiedequeyukky

Related words

crappymessypoorbadwrongshitfulsuckerylousy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sucky"?▾

"Sucky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sucky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sucky" is /ˈsʌki/.

What does "sucky" mean?▾

Sucky: A pacifier.

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