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ukulele

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Noun — A small four-stringed guitar-like instrument, closely associated with Hawaiian music.

How to use ukulele

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Etymology

From Hawaiian "ukulele", literally "jumping flea" — combining "uku" ("flea") and "lele" ("to jump"), supposedly describing how fast a player's fingers move.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ukulele” mean?

The word “ukulele” means a small four-stringed guitar-like instrument, closely associated with Hawaiian music. In plain terms, a small, four-stringed Hawaiian guitar.

How do you pronounce “ukulele”?

“Ukulele” is pronounced yoo-kuh-LAY-lee (/juː.kəˈleɪ.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “ukulele” in a sentence?

Here is “ukulele” used in a sentence: “He strummed a cheerful tune on his ukulele at the beach party.”

What part of speech is “ukulele”?

“Ukulele” is a noun.

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