How to pronounce culpeo
Say it like kul-PAY-oh. Culpeo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- kul
- PAY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culpeo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of culpeo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kul-PAY-oh.
What does culpeo mean?
- A canid of species (Lycalopex culpaeus), native to the Andes region of South America.
Where does culpeo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish (zorro) culpeo, from Mapudungun culpeu.
Words that rhyme with culpeo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of culpeo.
Questions about saying culpeo
How do you pronounce culpeo?
Say kul-PAY-oh. The American pronunciation is /kʊlˈpeɪoʊ/. In British English it is /kʊlˈpeɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culpeo?
Culpeo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: kul · PAY · oh.
Is culpeo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kʊlˈpeɪəʊ/ (kul-PAY-oh).