How to pronounce pukka
Say it like PUH-kuh. Pukka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUH).
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- PUH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pukka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pukka
American and British speakers say pukka in essentially the same way: /ˈpəkə/ in the US and /ˈpʌkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHK-uh.
What does pukka mean?
- Genuine or authentic; hence of behavior: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
- Constructed as a permanent building, with high-quality materials (especially fired clay bricks and tiles as opposed to unfired mud and thatch).
- Superior or of high quality; first-class; excellent.
Questions about saying pukka
How do you pronounce pukka?
Say PUH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpəkə/. In British English it is /ˈpʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pukka?
Pukka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUH). Broken into parts: PUH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pukka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpəkə/ and the British form is /ˈpʌkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.