How to pronounce chookas
Say it like CHUUK-uz. Chookas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUUK).
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- CHUUK
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chookas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chookas
American and British speakers say chookas in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʊkəz/ in the US and /ˈtʃʊkəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUUK-uz.
What does chookas mean?
- Expression of encouragement given to performers before a theatrical or musical performance.“You'll be great on stage tonight, chookas!”
Questions about saying chookas
How do you pronounce chookas?
Say CHUUK-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʊkəz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʊkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chookas?
Chookas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUUK). Broken into parts: CHUUK · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say chookas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʊkəz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʊkəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.