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How to Pronounce Phuket/1-syl/
/puːˈkɛt/
From Thai ภูเก็ต, from Malay *bukit* (hill). Largest island in Thailand. The "Ph" is /p/, not /f/.
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puːˈkɛt — correct
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How do you pronounce Phuket?
Phuket is pronounced /puːˈkɛt/.
How many syllables are in Phuket?
Phuket has 1 syllable: phuket.
Where does the word Phuket come from?
Phuket is a Thai loanword — From Thai ภูเก็ต, from Malay *bukit* (hill). Largest island in Thailand. The "Ph" is /p/, not /f/..
Is Phuket pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Phuket is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Phuket?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: PHUKET.