How to Pronounce "tuck into"
expression
ˈtək/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TUHK IN-too
tˈʌk/ /ˈɪntʊ
TUHK IN-tuh
Definition
To start eating food with energy and enthusiasm, especially when you are hungry or the food is tasty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtək/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
tˈʌk/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHK IN-too
UK
TUHK IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The children tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
Everyone tucked into their breakfast after the long walk.
He was hungry and couldn't wait to tuck into his burger.
"Dinner's ready!" called Mum, and we all rushed to tuck into the roast.