How to Pronounce “sucking”
word
/ˈsəkɪŋ/
SUH-king
/sˈʌkɪŋ/
SUH-king
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.
Stop sucking up to the boss.
The machine is sucking air in.