How to Pronounce Tuckahoe

To pronounce "tuckahoe", say TUCK-ah-oe — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʌkəhəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʌkəhəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tuckahoe”

"tuckahoe" has 3 syllables: tuck-ah-oe.

What does tuckahoe mean?

noun

  1. Any edible root of a plant used by Native Americans of colonial-era Virginia.
  2. A person, especially if poor and malnourished (or if implied to be), living east of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Related words

tuckerooricerootwitookavictual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tuckahoe"?▾

"Tuckahoe" has 3 syllables: tuck · ah · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "tuckahoe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tuckahoe" is /ˈtʌkəhəʊ/.

What does "tuckahoe" mean?▾

Tuckahoe: Any edible root of a plant used by Native Americans of colonial-era Virginia.

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