How to pronounce polkas
Say it like POHL-kahz. Polkas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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US American/ˈpoʊlkɑz/POHL-kahz
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- POHL
- kahz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polkas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kahzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does polkas mean?
noun
- plural of polka How to pronounce polka
- third-person singular simple present indicative of polka How to pronounce polka
Questions about saying polkas
How do you pronounce polkas?
Say POHL-kahz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlkɑz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polkas?
Polkas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · kahz.