How to Pronounce "buckeyes"
word
ˈbəˌkaɪz
BUH-kyz
bˈʌkaɪ
BUK-eye
Definition
'Buckeyes' are nuts from the buckeye tree, especially the Ohio buckeye, and also refers to a peanut butter and chocolate treat made to look like the nut. 'Buckeyes' can also mean people from Ohio or the sports teams from Ohio State University.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəˌkaɪz
British English
bˈʌkaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-kyz
UK
BUK-eye
Listen in Context
Buckeyes are the state tree nut of Ohio.
We made chocolate buckeyes for Christmas.
Many Ohioans call themselves Buckeyes.
My grandma always makes a big batch of buckeyes during the holidays.