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What does wovoka mean?
A Paiute religious leader, also known as Jack Wilson (c.1856 - 1932), who founded a second episode of the Ghost Dance movement.

How to pronounce wovoka

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wovoka”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wovoka”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “wovoka” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.