How Do You Spell CLUCK?

Pronunciation: [klˈʌk] (IPA)

The word "cluck" is spelled with four letters and two sounds in English. The first sound is /kl/, which is a combination of the voiceless velar stop /k/ and the voiced alveolar lateral fricative /l/. The second sound is /ʌk/, which is the open-mid back unrounded vowel /ʌ/ followed by the voiceless velar stop /k/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "cluck" is /klʌk/. This spelling represents the distinctive sounds of the word, making it easy to recognize and pronounce correctly.

CLUCK Meaning and Definition

1. Cluck is a noun that refers to the low, soft sound made by a hen or similar bird. It is often a short and sharp sound produced by rapid, repeated movement of the bird's tongue or throat. The cluck is commonly associated with a hen's attempt to communicate or call attention to something, such as the presence of food or a perceived danger. It is a natural vocalization and serves as a means of communication within a flock or group of birds.

   As a verb, cluck describes the action of producing this sound. It can also have figurative meanings, referring to the act of expressing disapproval, disdain, or mockery, similar to the idea of a tongue-click. In this context, clucking can be used to convey a sense of disapproval or annoyance towards a person, situation, or behavior.

   The word "cluck" can also be used in idiomatic expressions such as "mother hen cluck" or "cluck and flutter," which signify a fuss or overprotective behavior, often associated with someone who is excessively worried or concerned.

   Overall, cluck is a term that primarily pertains to the vocalization and behavior of certain birds, particularly hens, but it can also be used metaphorically to convey sentiments of disapproval or excessive concern.

2. • The call of a hen to her chickens, or the noise she makes when hatching.

   • To call or cry as a hen does to her chickens.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CLUCK

• klunk
• cllick
• clikck
• cleick
• cluncky
• clunck
• cloick
• coupk
• claok
• nlock
• lucku
• luuck
• clieck
• clucb
• clickk
• clickf
• clickc
• cquck
• vlack
• aclock
• clicl
• clickt
• clirk
• cahck
• cqueck
• bluck
• clcik
• cocck
• clck
• clarck
• carck
• clickl
• iclick
• clisk
• ckick
• cklick
• cluckle
• dlock
• luick
• clickm
• cruek
• oclock
• lluck
• clauk
• cliuck
• chlick
• clucth
• calpck
• clurr
• cluuck
• cuc
• clucke
• glucke
• cuuca
• Ulyck
• ulrck
• Cluckie
• clutt
• clckl
• kluch
• cyuci
• cmhck
• csuce
• nouck
• Cikck
• clueck
• klucke
• Cluckyy
• Gauck
• cucke
• Fluckd
• ctbck
• olyck
• Clucht
• clurck
• Cluom
• Cleeck

Etymology of CLUCK

The word "cluck" originated from the Old English word "cloccian" which meant "to cluck". It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, derived from the sound that chickens and some other birds make. The word has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history and is used to describe the characteristic sound made by a hen or a similar bird.

Idioms with the word CLUCK

• dumb cluck The idiom "dumb cluck" is an informal expression used to describe a person who is foolish, naïve, or lacking intelligence. It is often used to mock or criticize someone for making silly or unintelligent decisions or choices. The term "cluck" refers to the sound made by a chicken, which is often associated with being foolish or senseless.

Similar spelling words for CLUCK

• clock,
• click,
• clauss,
• clocks,
• luck,
• clerk,
• clucks,
• cliche,
• Clough,
• caulk,
• clouse,
• Claus,
• Cleek,
• Clausi,
• pluck,
• cloak,
• clause,
• cloche,
• clx,
• clack,
• Clichy,
• clukey.

Plural form of CLUCK is CLUCKS

Conjugate verb Cluck

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clucked

you would have clucked

he/she/it would have clucked

we would have clucked

they would have clucked

I would have cluck

you would have cluck

he/she/it would have cluck

we would have cluck

they would have cluck

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been clucking

you would have been clucking

he/she/it would have been clucking

we would have been clucking

they would have been clucking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cluck

you would cluck

he/she/it would cluck

we would cluck

they would cluck

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be clucking

you would be clucking

he/she/it would be clucking

we would be clucking

they would be clucking

FUTURE

I will cluck

you will cluck

he/she/it will cluck

we will cluck

they will cluck

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clucking

you will be clucking

he/she/it will be clucking

we will be clucking

they will be clucking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clucked

you will have clucked

he/she/it will have clucked

we will have clucked

they will have clucked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clucking

you will have been clucking

he/she/it will have been clucking

we will have been clucking

they will have been clucking

IMPERATIVE

you cluck

we let´s cluck

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cluck

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clucking

you were clucking

he/she/it was clucking

we were clucking

they were clucking

PAST PARTICIPLE

clucked

PAST PERFECT

I had clucked

you had clucked

he/she/it had clucked

we had clucked

they had clucked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clucking

you had been clucking

he/she/it had been clucking

we had been clucking

they had been clucking

PRESENT

I cluck

you cluck

he/she/it clucks

we cluck

they cluck

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clucking

you are clucking

he/she/it is clucking

we are clucking

they are clucking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clucking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clucked

you have clucked

he/she/it has clucked

we have clucked

they have clucked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clucking

you have been clucking

he/she/it has been clucking

we have been clucking

they have been clucking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cluck

SIMPLE PAST

I clucked

you clucked

he/she/it clucked

we clucked

they clucked