How to pronounce chalupa
Say it like chuh-LOO-puh. Chalupa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- chuh
- LOO
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalupa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chalupa
American and British speakers say chalupa in essentially the same way: /tʃəˈlupə/ in the US and /tʃəˈluːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: chuh-LOO-puh.
What does chalupa mean?
- A shallop (light boat) from Xochimilco.
- A specialty food of south-central Mexico, consisting of a bowl-shaped fried tortilla stuffed with chopped meat, lettuce, cheese, etc.
Where does chalupa come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish chalupa.
Words that rhyme with chalupa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chalupa.
Questions about saying chalupa
How do you pronounce chalupa?
Say chuh-LOO-puh. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈlupə/. In British English it is /tʃəˈluːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalupa?
Chalupa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: chuh · LOO · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say chalupa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃəˈlupə/ and the British form is /tʃəˈluːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.