How to pronounce oka
Say it like OH-kuh. Oka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kuh.
What does oka mean?
- A unit of volume in Egypt (and formerly Turkey) corresponding to about 1.2 liters.
Words that rhyme with oka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oka.
Questions about saying oka
How do you pronounce oka?
Say OH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oka?
Oka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kuh.
Is oka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊkə/ (OH-kuh).