How to Pronounce Pukka

To pronounce "pukka", say PUKK-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpʌkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pukka”

"pukka" has 2 syllables: pukk-a. It rhymes with plica and ca-ca, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pucka — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pukka mean?

adjective

  1. (originally South Asia) Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
  2. Superior or of high quality; first-class.

Antonyms

kutcha

Words that rhyme with pukka

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plicaca-cabuccafeluccasukkahchukkapuckastycaquicatrica

Related words

superiorpuckasahibsahibspuccapukkahpaccapuritan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pukka"?▾

"Pukka" has 2 syllables: pukk · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "pukka"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pukka" is /ˈpʌkə/.

What does "pukka" mean?▾

Pukka: (originally South Asia) Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.

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