How to pronounce croupon
Say it like KROO-pun. Croupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce croupon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KROO
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croupon 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.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of croupon
American and British speakers say croupon in essentially the same way: /ˈkrupən/ in the US and /ˈkruːpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-pun.
What does croupon mean?
- A cowhide with the belly and neck removed.
Where does croupon come from?
Borrowed from German Croupon, from French croupon, from Middle French crepon, from Old French crepon, from crope (“buttocks”) + -on.
Words that rhyme with croupon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croupon.
Questions about saying croupon
How do you pronounce croupon?
Say KROO-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrupən/. In British English it is /ˈkruːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croupon?
Croupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say croupon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrupən/ and the British form is /ˈkruːpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.