How to pronounce chuppah
Say it like KUUP-uh. Chuppah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chuppah. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUUP
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuppah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chuppah
American and British speakers say chuppah in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊpə/ in the US and /ˈkʊpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUP-uh.
What does chuppah mean?
- The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.
- A marriage ceremony, wedding.
Questions about saying chuppah
How do you pronounce chuppah?
Say KUUP-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊpə/. In British English it is /ˈkʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuppah?
Chuppah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUP). Broken into parts: KUUP · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say chuppah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊpə/ and the British form is /ˈkʊpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.