How to pronounce cupid
Say it like KYOO-pid. Cupid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- pid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cupid
American and British speakers say cupid in essentially the same way: /ˈkjupɪd/ in the US and /ˈkjuːpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-pid.
What does cupid mean?
- A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Chilades, Cupido and Everes.
Questions about saying cupid
How do you pronounce cupid?
Say KYOO-pid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjupɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupid?
Cupid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · pid.
Do Americans and Brits say cupid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjupɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.