How to Pronounce "buckling"
word
ˈbəkɫɪŋ
BUHK-ling
bˈʌklɪŋ
BUK-ling
Definition
Buckling means bending, collapsing, or giving way under pressure, often used to describe how structures lose their shape when stressed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəkɫɪŋ
British English
bˈʌklɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHK-ling
UK
BUK-ling
Listen in Context
The bridge showed signs of buckling after the earthquake.
Heavy snow caused the roof's buckling.
If the wall starts buckling, it could collapse.
His knees started buckling from exhaustion during the race.