How to pronounce polka
American English pronunciation
POHL-kuh
- IPA
- /ˈpoʊlkə/
- Syllables
- POHL · kuh (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What polka means
A lively, bouncy dance for couples
In a sentence: At the wedding, Great-Aunt Rosa danced a polka with everyone in the family.
Where it comes from: From a Czech word meaning "half," as in the quick half-steps of the dance.
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