How to Pronounce "suckling"
word
ˈsəkɫɪŋ
SUHK-ling
sˈʌklɪŋ
SUK-ling
Definition
A suckling is a young animal, especially a mammal, that is still feeding on its mother's milk. The term can also refer to the animal itself at this stage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəkɫɪŋ
British English
sˈʌklɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHK-ling
UK
SUK-ling
Listen in Context
The farmer kept the sucklings with their mothers.
A suckling calf is fully dependent on cow's milk.
The restaurant served suckling pig for the holiday feast.
The vet examined each suckling to make sure they were healthy.