How to pronounce bupkis
Say it like BUHP-kis. Bupkis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHP).
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- BUHP
- kis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bupkis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bupkis
American and British speakers say bupkis in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌpkɪs/ in the US and /ˈbʌpkɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHP-kis.
What does bupkis mean?
- Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.“We searched for hours and found bupkis.”
Questions about saying bupkis
How do you pronounce bupkis?
Say BUHP-kis. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌpkɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌpkɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bupkis?
Bupkis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHP). Broken into parts: BUHP · kis.
Do Americans and Brits say bupkis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌpkɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌpkɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.