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How to pronounce tucked in British English

“tucked” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“tucked” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. has the money tucked up his sleeve.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. familiar bulging briefcase tucked under her arm.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “tucked”

Words one sound away from tucked — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “tucked”

Why real speech

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