How to pronounce guppies
Say it like GUHP-eez. Guppies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHP).
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- GUHP
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guppies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guppies
American and British speakers say guppies in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌpiz/ in the US and /ˈɡʌpiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHP-eez.
What does guppies mean?
- plural of guppy How to pronounce guppy
Questions about saying guppies
How do you pronounce guppies?
Say GUHP-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌpiz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guppies?
Guppies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHP). Broken into parts: GUHP · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say guppies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌpiz/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌpiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.