How to pronounce jupiter
Say it like JOO-puh-ter. Jupiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- puh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jupiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jupiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JOO-pih-tuh.
What does jupiter mean?
- A class of planets that are similar in mass to Jupiter.
Where does jupiter come from?
Decapitalization, from planet Jupiter.
Questions about saying jupiter
How do you pronounce jupiter?
Say JOO-puh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒupətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːpɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jupiter?
Jupiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · puh · ter.
Is jupiter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒuːpɪtə/ (JOO-pih-tuh).