How to pronounce guppie
Say it like GUHP-ee. Guppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce guppie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GUHP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guppie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHPSay 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 guppie
American and British speakers say guppie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌpi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHP-ee.
What does guppie mean?
- Alternative form of guppy.
- A climbing hold, refers to the way the climber's hand is turned sideways and grips a hold by cupping it with the little-finger side of the hand.
- A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male.
Where does guppie come from?
From guppy (a species of fish).
Words that rhyme with guppie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guppie.
Questions about saying guppie
How do you pronounce guppie?
Say GUHP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌpi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guppie?
Guppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHP). Broken into parts: GUHP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say guppie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌpi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.