How to pronounce choupique
Say it like shoo-PEEK. Choupique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEK).
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- shoo
- PEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choupique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of choupique
American and British speakers say choupique in essentially the same way: /ʃuˈpik/ in the US and /ʃuːˈpiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: shoo-PEEK.
What does choupique mean?
- The bowfin fish, Amia calva
Where does choupique come from?
Borrowed from Louisiana French choupique, from Choctaw shupik (“bowfin, mudfish”).
Words that rhyme with choupique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choupique.
Questions about saying choupique
How do you pronounce choupique?
Say shoo-PEEK. The American pronunciation is /ʃuˈpik/. In British English it is /ʃuːˈpiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choupique?
Choupique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEK). Broken into parts: shoo · PEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say choupique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃuˈpik/ and the British form is /ʃuːˈpiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.