How to pronounce puke
Say it like PYOOK. Puke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of puke
American and British speakers say puke in essentially the same way: /pjuk/ in the US and /pjuːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOOK.
What does puke mean?
- vomit.
- A drug that induces vomiting.
- A worthless, despicable person.
- A fine grade of woolen cloth.
- A very dark, dull, brownish-red color.
- To vomit; to throw up; to eject from the stomach.“Unfortunately, he could not hold it long enough till the end of the ride, so he puked on the bus seat.”
- To sell securities or investments at a loss, often under duress or pressure, in order to satisfy liquidity or margin requirements, or out of a desire to exit a deteriorating market.
Where does puke come from?
Attested as early as 1581, first mention is the derivative pukishness (“the tendency to be sick frequently”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with puke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puke.
Questions about saying puke
How do you pronounce puke?
Say PYOOK. The American pronunciation is /pjuk/. In British English it is /pjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puke?
Puke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYOOK.
Do Americans and Brits say puke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjuk/ and the British form is /pjuːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.