How to pronounce hoopoe
Say it like HOO-poo. Hoopoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- poo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoopoe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hoopoe
American and British speakers say hoopoe in essentially the same way: /ˈhupu/ in the US and /ˈhuːpuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-poo.
What does hoopoe mean?
- Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.
Questions about saying hoopoe
How do you pronounce hoopoe?
Say HOO-poo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhupu/. In British English it is /ˈhuːpuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoopoe?
Hoopoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · poo.
Do Americans and Brits say hoopoe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhupu/ and the British form is /ˈhuːpuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.