tuck

/tʌk/
Syllables tuck
Stress TUCK

Phonics Breakdown

t
/t/
voiceless th
u
/ʌ/
short vowel
ck
/k/
ck /k/

Meaning

to push or put something into a small or neat space; a fold or pleat

Sound Reference

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t=/t/(top) + u=/ʌ/(cup) + ck=/k/(back)

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby.