To pronounce "ukulele", say UK-ul-el-e — 4 syllables, IPA /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ukulele
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/juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/
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"ukulele" has 4 syllables: uk-ul-el-e. It rhymes with bally and scaly, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Ukulele" has 4 syllables: uk · ul · el · e.
The IPA transcription of "ukulele" is /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/.
Ukulele: A small four-stringed guitar.
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