Phuket

/ˈpukɛt/ noun

Definition

a large island and province in southern Thailand, popular tourist destination

Etymology

From Malay 'bukit' meaning hill, referring to the island's hilly terrain

Kelly Says

Phuket is often mispronounced by English speakers - it's 'Poo-ket', not 'Foo-ket'! The island was historically important for tin mining before becoming a beach paradise.

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