How to Pronounce Puke

To pronounce "puke", say PUK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pjuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

puke

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Syllables

4

Letters

/pjuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puke”

"puke" has 2 syllables: puk-e. It rhymes with rebuke and fluke, if that helps it stick.

What does puke mean?

noun

  1. Vomit.
  2. A drug that induces vomiting.

verb

  1. To vomit; to throw up; to eject from the stomach.
  2. To sell securities or investments at a loss, often under duress or pressure, in order to satisfy liquidity or margin requirements, or out of a desire to exit a deteriorating market.

Synonyms

rotter

Words that rhyme with puke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rebukeflukejukedukenukelukesoukstookboockarchdukechook

Related words

upchuckbarfretchdisgorgeregorgevomitregurgitatevomitus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puke"?▾

"Puke" has 2 syllables: puk · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "puke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puke" is /pjuːk/.

What does "puke" mean?▾

Puke: Vomit.

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