How to pronounce galluptious
Say it like guh-LUHP-shus. Galluptious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHP).
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- guh
- LUHP
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galluptious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galluptious
American and British speakers say galluptious in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/ in the US and /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LUHP-shus.
What does galluptious mean?
- wonderful; fascinating; delightful
Questions about saying galluptious
How do you pronounce galluptious?
Say guh-LUHP-shus. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galluptious?
Galluptious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHP). Broken into parts: guh · LUHP · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say galluptious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlʌpʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.