How to pronounce ipu
Say it like EE-poo. Ipu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ipu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EE
- poo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ipu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ipu
American and British speakers say ipu in essentially the same way: /ˈipu/ in the US and /ˈiːpuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-poo.
What does ipu mean?
- A percussion instrument made from hollowed gourds, often used to provide a beat for hula dancing.
Where does ipu come from?
From Hawaiian ipu.
Questions about saying ipu
How do you pronounce ipu?
Say EE-poo. The American pronunciation is /ˈipu/. In British English it is /ˈiːpuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ipu?
Ipu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · poo.
Do Americans and Brits say ipu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈipu/ and the British form is /ˈiːpuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.