How to pronounce "tucked"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "tucked"

Learn how to break down "tucked" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

T AH1 K T
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "tucked"

Verb

  • To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
  • To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.
    Example: "Tuck in your shirt.  I tucked in the sheet.  He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket."
  • (often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume.
  • To fit neatly.
    Example: "The sofa tucks nicely into that corner.  Kenwood House is tucked into a corner of Hampstead Heath."
  • To curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs.
    Example: "The diver tucked, flipped, and opened up at the last moment."
  • To sew folds; to make a tuck or tucks in.
    Example: "to tuck a dress"
  • To full, as cloth.
  • (of a drag queen, trans woman, etc.) To conceal one’s penis and testicles, as with a gaff or by fastening them down with adhesive tape.
    Example: "Honey, have you tucked today? We don’t wanna see anything nasty down there."
  • (when playing scales on piano keys) To keep the thumb in position while moving the rest of the hand over it to continue playing keys that are outside the thumb.