How to pronounce krupuk
Say it like KRUUP-uut. Krupuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUP).
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- KRUUP
- uut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krupuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUUPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of krupuk
American and British speakers say krupuk in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʊpʊt/ in the US and /ˈkrʊpʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUUP-uut.
What does krupuk mean?
- An Indonesian (Javanese) cracker, made from tapioca flour, salt, ground shrimps and various traditional spices.
- A similar cracker made from animal skin or vegetables.
Where does krupuk come from?
Borrowed from Indonesian krupuk or kerupuk, derived from Javanese ꦏꦿꦸꦥꦸꦏ꧀ (krupuk), inherited from Old Javanese kerupuk.
Questions about saying krupuk
How do you pronounce krupuk?
Say KRUUP-uut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʊpʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkrʊpʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krupuk?
Krupuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUP). Broken into parts: KRUUP · uut.
Do Americans and Brits say krupuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʊpʊt/ and the British form is /ˈkrʊpʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.