How to pronounce puku
Say it like POO-koo. Puku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce puku. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POO
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puku 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.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of puku
American and British speakers say puku in essentially the same way: /ˈpuku/ in the US and /ˈpuːkuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-koo.
What does puku mean?
- A medium-sized antelope found in Central Africa (Kobus vardonii).
- The belly.
Where does puku come from?
From Zulu mpuku.
Questions about saying puku
How do you pronounce puku?
Say POO-koo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpuku/. In British English it is /ˈpuːkuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puku?
Puku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · koo.
Do Americans and Brits say puku the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpuku/ and the British form is /ˈpuːkuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.