How to pronounce croupy
Say it like KROO-pee. Croupy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croupy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of croupy
American and British speakers say croupy in essentially the same way: /ˈkrupi/ in the US and /ˈkruːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-pee.
What does croupy mean?
- Of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup.
Where does croupy come from?
From croup + -y.
Words that rhyme with croupy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croupy.
Questions about saying croupy
How do you pronounce croupy?
Say KROO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrupi/. In British English it is /ˈkruːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croupy?
Croupy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say croupy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrupi/ and the British form is /ˈkruːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.