Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tuk

/tˈuk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables
tuk
IPA
/tˈuk/
7
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Barbadian musical style, based on British regimental music of the colonial era, but accompanied by costumed performances based on African characters.

Uncountable

name

Clipping of Tuktoyaktuk.

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

tuk-tuk

Frequently Paired Words

tuk-tuk

Rhymes With

duke luke nuke puke fluke rebuke spook juke baruch dubuque kook souk

Questions

How do you pronounce tuk?
The recorded pronunciation is /tˈuk/.
What does tuk mean?
A Barbadian musical style, based on British regimental music of the colonial era, but accompanied by costumed performances based on African characters.

How to pronounce tuk

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tuk”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/tˈuk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tuk”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tuk” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.