How Do You Spell SUCKLE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "suckle" is spelled with a double "c" and a single "k" in the middle. This is because the sound "k" is pronounced after the "c" sound when followed by a vowel. In IPA phonetics, "suckle" is transcribed as /ˈsʌkəl/. The first syllable starts with the "s" sound, represented by the symbol /s/, then the "uh" sound, written as /ʌ/. The second syllable starts with the "k" sound, represented by /k/, followed by the "uh" sound again and finally the "l" sound, written as /əl/.

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SUCKLE Meaning and Definition

  1. The word "suckle" refers to the act of feeding an infant or young animal with milk from the breast or udder of its mother or a nursing female. It is a verb that describes the process of nursing or breastfeeding, typically used for mammals in their early stages of life. It involves the infant or young animal drawing milk from the nipples of the lactating female.

    The action of suckling is crucial for the survival and development of the newborn as it provides essential nutrients, antibodies, and hormones that contribute to their growth and overall health. It serves as both a physical and emotional connection between the mother and offspring, fostering bonding and promoting a sense of security.

    Suckling is a natural behavior in many species, including humans, where infants instinctively seek out the breast to consume milk. For animals, this process often continues for a specific period until they are weaned and can consume solid food. In the case of humans, the duration of suckling can vary, with breastfeeding recommendations typically suggesting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by the gradual introduction of complementary foods.

    Overall, suckling plays a fundamental role in nourishing and nurturing the young, establishing critical developmental foundations, and strengthening the parent-child or caregiver-animal bond.

  2. 1. To nurse, to feed by milk from the breast. 2. To suck, to draw sustenance from the breast.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To give suck to; to nurse at the breast.

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

Common Misspellings for SUCKLE

Etymology of SUCKLE

The word "suckle" has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "sūcan" which means "to suck". The Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "sūkaną", which shares the same meaning. This Proto-Germanic word is further connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *seuH- which means "to take liquid". In essence, "suckle" refers to the action of a nursing infant drawing milk or liquid from its mother's breast.

Similar spelling word for SUCKLE

Plural form of SUCKLE is SUCKLES

Conjugate verb Suckle

CONDITIONAL

I would suckle
you would suckle
he/she/it would suckle
we would suckle
they would suckle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be suckling
you would be suckling
he/she/it would be suckling
we would be suckling
they would be suckling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have suckle
you would have suckle
he/she/it would have suckle
we would have suckle
they would have suckle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been suckling
you would have been suckling
he/she/it would have been suckling
we would have been suckling
they would have been suckling

FUTURE

I will suckle
you will suckle
he/she/it will suckle
we will suckle
they will suckle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be suckling
you will be suckling
he/she/it will be suckling
we will be suckling
they will be suckling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have suckled
you will have suckled
he/she/it will have suckled
we will have suckled
they will have suckled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been suckling
you will have been suckling
he/she/it will have been suckling
we will have been suckling
they will have been suckling

IMPERATIVE

you suckle
we let´s suckle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to suckle

PAST

I suckled
you suckled
he/she/it suckled
we suckled
they suckled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was suckling
you were suckling
he/she/it was suckling
we were suckling
they were suckling

PAST PARTICIPLE

suckled

PAST PERFECT

I had suckled
you had suckled
he/she/it had suckled
we had suckled
they had suckled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been suckling
you had been suckling
he/she/it had been suckling
we had been suckling
they had been suckling

PRESENT

I suckle
you suckle
he/she/it suckles
we suckle
they suckle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am suckling
you are suckling
he/she/it is suckling
we are suckling
they are suckling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

suckling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have suckled
you have suckled
he/she/it has suckled
we have suckled
they have suckled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been suckling
you have been suckling
he/she/it has been suckling
we have been suckling
they have been suckling
I would have suckled
we would have suckled
you would have suckled
he/she/it would have suckled
they would have suckled

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