how to pronounce polka

/pɔl.ka/

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polka is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of polka in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… grand-papa polka qu'elle surnoms …”

meanings of polka

noun:

Polka (dance and music).

polka frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word polka occurs in french on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.