How to pronounce duppy
Say it like DUHP-ee. Duppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHP).
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- DUHP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duppy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of duppy
American and British speakers say duppy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌpi/ in the US and /ˈdʌpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHP-ee.
What does duppy mean?
- A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
- A drawn game of noughts and crosses (in Jamaica tii-taa-tuo).
- To kill; to murder.
- To excel in.
Where does duppy come from?
Jamaica, circa 18th century.
Words that rhyme with duppy
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Questions about saying duppy
How do you pronounce duppy?
Say DUHP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌpi/. In British English it is /ˈdʌpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duppy?
Duppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHP). Broken into parts: DUHP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say duppy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌpi/ and the British form is /ˈdʌpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.