How to pronounce puka
Say it like POO-kuh. Puka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puka 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puka
American and British speakers say puka in essentially the same way: /ˈpukə/ in the US and /ˈpuːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-kuh.
What does puka mean?
- A small, usually perforated, wave- and beach-polished shell fragment formed from the spire of a cone, found along beaches of Pacific islands, and used especially to make necklaces.
- Alternative form of pooka.
- The evergreen tree Meryta sinclairii, endemic to New Zealand.
- The epiphytic plant Griselinia lucida, native to New Zealand.
Where does puka come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian puka (“hole”).
Words that rhyme with puka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puka.
Questions about saying puka
How do you pronounce puka?
Say POO-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpukə/. In British English it is /ˈpuːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puka?
Puka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say puka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpukə/ and the British form is /ˈpuːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.