How to pronounce kukri
Say it like KUUK-ree. Kukri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kukri. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUUK
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kukri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kukri
American and British speakers say kukri in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊkri/ in the US and /ˈkʊkri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUK-ree.
What does kukri mean?
- A curved Nepalese knife used especially by Gurkha fighters; many variants exist, but all share recurve as a common theme.
Questions about saying kukri
How do you pronounce kukri?
Say KUUK-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊkri/. In British English it is /ˈkʊkri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kukri?
Kukri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK). Broken into parts: KUUK · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say kukri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊkri/ and the British form is /ˈkʊkri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.