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How to pronounce “kuya”
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Pronunciation guide for kuya
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of kuya with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Broadway’s Here Lies Love
What advice have you given to them, as their kuya, which
- Definition summary
- (Philippines) An elder brother.[1]
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How to pronounce kuya
Broadway’s Here Lies Love

What advice have you given to them, as their kuya, which
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “kuya”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (Philippines) An elder brother.[1]
- (Philippines) A respectful title or form of address for an older man.[1]
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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