How to Pronounce "tonka"
word
ˈtɑŋkə
TAHN-kuh
ˈtɒŋkə
TON-kuh
Definition
A 'tonka' is a tropical bean, also called 'tonka bean', used for its sweet aroma and flavor in cooking, perfumery, and sometimes medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑŋkə
British English
ˈtɒŋkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHN-kuh
UK
TON-kuh
Listen in Context
The chef used tonka to flavor the dessert.
Tonka has a smell similar to vanilla.
You can find tonka in some perfumes.
Some countries ban tonka in food because of its chemicals.