How to pronounce hangup
Say it like HANG-guhp. Hangup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- guhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hangup
American and British speakers say hangup in essentially the same way: /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/ in the US and /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HANG-guhp.
What does hangup mean?
- Alternative spelling of hang-up.
Questions about saying hangup
How do you pronounce hangup?
Say HANG-guhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangup?
Hangup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · guhp.
Do Americans and Brits say hangup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/ and the British form is /ˈhæŋˌɡʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.