Cucumber: how to say it, spell it and use it
cucumber
/ˈkjuːkəmbər/
Short answer
The English word cucumber is pronounced /ˈkjuːkəmbər/. It is spelled C-U-C-U-M-B-E-R and has 8 letters. With a or an: a cucumber. The plural is cucumbers.
Example sentence
The cucumber is long and green.
Key facts
- English
- cucumber
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkjuːkəmbər/
- With a or an
- a cucumber
- Plural
- cucumbers
- Spelling
- C-U-C-U-M-B-E-R
- Number of letters
- 8
- Word list
- Fruits and Vegetables in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce cucumber?
Cucumber is pronounced /ˈkjuːkəmbər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell cucumber?
Cucumber is spelled C-U-C-U-M-B-E-R. It has 8 letters.
What is the plural of cucumber?
The plural of cucumber is cucumbers.
Do you say a or an before cucumber?
Say a cucumber.
How do you use cucumber in a sentence?
For example: The cucumber is long and green.
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