How to pronounce Guadeloupe
Say it like gwah-duh-LUUP. Guadeloupe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUUP).
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- gwah
- duh
- LUUP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guadeloupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUUPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of Guadeloupe
American and British speakers say Guadeloupe in essentially the same way: /ɡwɑdəˈlʊp/ in the US and /ɡwɑːdəˈluːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: gwah-duh-LOOP.
What does Guadeloupe mean?
- An island at the northeastern edge of the Caribbean.
- An archipelago, overseas department, and administrative region of France, including the island of Guadeloupe.
Where does Guadeloupe come from?
From French Guadeloupe, from Spanish Santa María de Guadalupe (The Virgin Mary named after the Spanish town of Guadalupe in Extremadura).
Questions about saying Guadeloupe
How do you pronounce Guadeloupe?
Say gwah-duh-LUUP. The American pronunciation is /ɡwɑdəˈlʊp/. In British English it is /ɡwɑːdəˈluːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUUP). Broken into parts: gwah · duh · LUUP.
Do Americans and Brits say Guadeloupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡwɑdəˈlʊp/ and the British form is /ɡwɑːdəˈluːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.