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
US
SUH-king
UK
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.