How to pronounce Papua
Say it like PAP-yoo-uh. Papua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP).
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- PAP
- yoo
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Papua
American and British speakers say Papua in essentially the same way: /ˈpæpjuə/ in the US and /ˈpæpjuə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAP-yoo-uh.
What does Papua mean?
- A province of Indonesia.
Questions about saying Papua
How do you pronounce Papua?
Say PAP-yoo-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæpjuə/. In British English it is /ˈpæpjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Papua?
Papua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP). Broken into parts: PAP · yoo · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Papua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæpjuə/ and the British form is /ˈpæpjuə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.