How to pronounce kukuku
Say it like KOO-koo-koo. Kukuku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- koo
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kukuku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kukuku
American and British speakers say kukuku in essentially the same way: /ˈkukuku/ in the US and /ˈkuːkuːkuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-koo-koo.
What does kukuku mean?
- The sound of sinister laughter; muahahaha.
Questions about saying kukuku
How do you pronounce kukuku?
Say KOO-koo-koo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkukuku/. In British English it is /ˈkuːkuːkuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kukuku?
Kukuku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · koo · koo.
Do Americans and Brits say kukuku the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkukuku/ and the British form is /ˈkuːkuːkuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.