How to Pronounce Tucking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TUCK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tucking”

"tucking" has 2 syllables: tuck-ing. It rhymes with sucking and fucking, if that helps it stick.

What does tucking mean?

verb

  1. To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
  2. To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.

    “Tuck in your shirt.  I tucked in the sheet.  He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket.”

noun

  1. A tuck.

Antonyms

untuck

Words that rhyme with tucking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suckingfuckingpluckingbuckingcluckingslickingbloodsuckingdickingtruckingduckingprickingnicking

Related words

puckerinsertgathertackingtackbindingdarttucker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tucking"?▾

"Tucking" has 2 syllables: tuck · ing.

What does "tucking" mean?▾

Tucking: To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).

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