How to pronounce jupon
Say it like JOO-pon. Jupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒupɑn/JOO-pon
UK British/ˈdʒupɒn/JOO-pon
- JOO
- pon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jupon 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.
- ponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jupon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOO-pon.
What does jupon mean?
noun
- A petticoat.
Where does jupon come from?
Borrowed from Middle English jupoun, jupon, from Middle French jupon.
Questions about saying jupon
How do you pronounce jupon?
Say JOO-pon. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒupɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒupɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jupon?
Jupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · pon.
Is jupon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒupɒn/ (JOO-pon).