How to pronounce pulque
Say it like PUUL-kay. Pulque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
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- PUUL
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pulque
American and British speakers say pulque in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊlkeɪ/ in the US and /ˈpʊlkeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-kay.
What does pulque mean?
- A milk-colored, somewhat viscous Mexican alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of certain agave plants.
Where does pulque come from?
From Mexican Spanish pulque, possibly from Nahuatl.
Questions about saying pulque
How do you pronounce pulque?
Say PUUL-kay. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulque?
Pulque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · kay.
Do Americans and Brits say pulque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊlkeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpʊlkeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.