How to Pronounce "pluck at"
expression
ˈpɫək/ /ˈæt
PLUHK-at
plˈʌk/ /ˈæt
plUHK-at
Definition
To pull something lightly and repeatedly, often with fingers, such as clothing or instrument strings. Sometimes used to get someone's attention or express nervousness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫək/ /ˈæt
British English
plˈʌk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUHK-at
UK
plUHK-at
Listen in Context
The child plucked at his mother's sleeve.
She nervously plucked at the edge of her scarf.
He plucked at the guitar strings softly.
Stop plucking at your shirt—it makes you look nervous.