How to Pronounce "sucking"

word

/ˈsəkɪŋ/

SUH-king

/sˈʌkɪŋ/

SUH-king

Definition

"Sucking" is the -ing form of "suck," meaning to pull in liquid or air with your mouth. In informal English, it can also mean being very bad or unpleasant.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsəkɪŋ/

British English

/sˈʌkɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

SUH-king

Listen in Context

The baby is sucking its thumb.

He is sucking juice through a straw.

The machine is sucking air in.

This week is really sucking for me.