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How to pronounce suck in American English

“suck” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to suck the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“suck” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. And therefore, suck it up?

    Dept of Justice

  2. and suck it out some people will refuse to suck it out because they're afraid it's

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. they suck up a lot of money.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “suck”

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