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Kulwa

KOOL-wah

/ˈkuːlwɑː/

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Syllable breakdown

kulwa

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Swahili (East Africa)
Meaning
The first of twins
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

Saying KUL-wuh with a weak ending

Pronunciation tips

The final 'a' is an open 'ah' sound, not a schwa

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