How to pronounce bupkus
Say it like BUHP-kus. Bupkus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHP).
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- BUHP
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bupkus 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bupkus
American and British speakers say bupkus in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌpkəs/ in the US and /ˈbʌpkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHP-kus.
What does bupkus mean?
- Alternative form of bupkis.
Questions about saying bupkus
How do you pronounce bupkus?
Say BUHP-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌpkəs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌpkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bupkus?
Bupkus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHP). Broken into parts: BUHP · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say bupkus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌpkəs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌpkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.