How to Pronounce "papua"
word
ˈpæpjuə
PAP-yoo-uh
ˈpæpjuə
PAP-yoo-uh
Definition
'Papua' refers to the island of New Guinea or parts of it, mostly in the context of Papua New Guinea or Papua province in Indonesia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæpjuə
British English
ˈpæpjuə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAP-yoo-uh
UK
PAP-yoo-uh
Listen in Context
Papua is a large island in the Pacific Ocean.
Many people in Papua speak different local languages.
Papua is home to unique plants and animals.
Have you ever been to Papua? It looks amazing in photos.