How to pronounce wokas
Say it like WOH-kus. Wokas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH).
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- WOH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wokas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wokas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-kus.
What does wokas mean?
- A large yellow water lily (Nuphar polysepala) found in the northwestern United States.
- seeds of this water lily, eaten by the Klamath and others.
Where does wokas come from?
From the Klamath-Modoc word for the plant's seeds, wokas.
Words that rhyme with wokas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wokas.
Questions about saying wokas
How do you pronounce wokas?
Say WOH-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊkəs/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wokas?
Wokas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH). Broken into parts: WOH · kus.
Is wokas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwəʊkəs/ (WOH-kus).