How to Pronounce "bucking"
word
/ˈbəkɪŋ/
BUH-king
/bˈʌkɪŋ/
BUK-ing
Definition
'Bucking' mainly means a horse or animal jumping and kicking its back legs, often to throw off a rider. It can also mean resisting or going against rules or trends.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəkɪŋ/
British English
/bˈʌkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-king
UK
BUK-ing
Listen in Context
The wild horse started bucking when the rider tried to get on.
The bull was bucking wildly in the arena.
Sometimes young animals start bucking for fun.
Even as a new employee, she's always bucking tradition at work.