How to pronounce bakula
Say it like buh-KOO-luh. Bakula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
- buh
- KOO
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bakula
American and British speakers say bakula in essentially the same way: /bəˈkulə/ in the US and /bəˈkuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-KOO-luh.
What does bakula mean?
- The tree Mimusops elengi.
Words that rhyme with bakula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bakula.
Questions about saying bakula
How do you pronounce bakula?
Say buh-KOO-luh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈkulə/. In British English it is /bəˈkuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bakula?
Bakula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: buh · KOO · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say bakula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈkulə/ and the British form is /bəˈkuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.