How to pronounce cupola
Say it like KYOO-puh-luh. Cupola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- puh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupola 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cupola
American and British speakers say cupola in essentially the same way: /ˈkjupələ/ in the US and /ˈkjuːpələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-puh-luh.
What does cupola mean?
- A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
- A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armored fighting vehicle.
- An upward-projecting mass of plutonic rock extending from a larger batholith.
Where does cupola come from?
Borrowed from Italian cupola, from Latin cūpula (“little tub”); from Latin cūpa, cuppa (“cup”); named for its resemblance to a cup turned over.
Questions about saying cupola
How do you pronounce cupola?
Say KYOO-puh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjupələ/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːpələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupola?
Cupola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · puh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say cupola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjupələ/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːpələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.