How to Pronounce Tucks

To pronounce "tucks", say TUCKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TUCKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “tucks”

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

Sounds exactly like: tux, tuks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tucks mean?

noun

  1. An act of tucking; a pleat or fold.
  2. A fold in fabric that has been stitched in place from end to end, as to reduce the overall dimension of the fabric piece.

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 rapier, a sword.

Antonyms

untuck

Words that rhyme with tucks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fluxreduxdeluxeinfluxstrixduxluxsucksfuckstuxducksshucks

Related words

puckerinsertgatherconcealshidesstashesscootssneaks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tucks"?▾

"Tucks" has one syllable.

What does "tucks" mean?▾

Tucks: An act of tucking; a pleat or fold.

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