How to pronounce punkah
Say it like PUHNG-kuh. Punkah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG).
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- PUHNG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punkah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of punkah
American and British speakers say punkah in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋkə/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNG-kuh.
What does punkah mean?
- A fan, particularly a large fan made of leaf or cloth and hung from the ceiling, (historical) formerly often operated by a servant.
Questions about saying punkah
How do you pronounce punkah?
Say PUHNG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punkah?
Punkah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG). Broken into parts: PUHNG · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say punkah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋkə/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.