How to pronounce puja
Say it like POO-juh. Puja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puja
American and British speakers say puja in essentially the same way: /ˈpudʒə/ in the US and /ˈpuːdʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-juh.
What does puja mean?
- A religious ritual performed in South Asia as an act of worship.
Questions about saying puja
How do you pronounce puja?
Say POO-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpudʒə/. In British English it is /ˈpuːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puja?
Puja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say puja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpudʒə/ and the British form is /ˈpuːdʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.