How to pronounce cuppa
Say it like KUHP-uh. Cuppa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP).
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- KUHP
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuppa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuppa
American and British speakers say cuppa in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌpə/ in the US and /ˈkʌpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHP-uh.
What does cuppa mean?
- A cup of tea (or sometimes any hot drink).“I’ve just put the kettle on – fancy a cuppa?”
- Whatever interests or suits one; one's cup of tea.
- Pronunciation spelling of cup of.
Where does cuppa come from?
Contraction of cup of (with “tea” or sometimes “coffee” implied).
Questions about saying cuppa
How do you pronounce cuppa?
Say KUHP-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌpə/. In British English it is /ˈkʌpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuppa?
Cuppa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP). Broken into parts: KUHP · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cuppa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌpə/ and the British form is /ˈkʌpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.