How to pronounce quokka
Say it like KWOK-uh. Quokka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOK).
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- KWOK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quokka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quokka
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOK-uh.
What does quokka mean?
- A cat-sized wallaby, Setonix brachyurus, of southwestern Australia.
Where does quokka come from?
From Nyunga kwaka.
Words that rhyme with quokka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quokka.
Questions about saying quokka
How do you pronounce quokka?
Say KWOK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑkə/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quokka?
Quokka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOK). Broken into parts: KWOK · uh.
Is quokka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkwɒkə/ (KWOK-uh).