How to Pronounce "polka"
word
/ˈpoʊkɑ/
POH-kuh
/pˈɒlkɐ/
POL-kuh
Definition
A lively dance of Bohemian origin, done in 2/4 time, and also the music for this dance. 'Polka' can also refer to a style of dotted fabric pattern, usually called 'polka dots'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊkɑ/
British English
/pˈɒlkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-kuh
UK
POL-kuh
Listen in Context
They learned how to dance the polka at the festival.
The band played a traditional polka at the party.
Her dress has a polka dot pattern.
Everyone was laughing while trying to keep up with the fast steps of the polka.