How to pronounce croupier
Say it like KROO-pee-er. Croupier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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US American/ˈkrupiɚ/KROO-pee-er
UK British/ˈkruːpɪə/KROO-peer
- KROO
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croupier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of croupier
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-peer.
What does croupier mean?
noun
- The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.
- One who, at a public dinner party, sits at the lower end of the table as assistant chairman.
Where does croupier come from?
Borrowed from French croupier.
Questions about saying croupier
How do you pronounce croupier?
Say KROO-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrupiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːpɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croupier?
Croupier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · pee · er.
Is croupier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkruːpɪə/ (KROO-peer).