How to pronounce kuspuk
Say it like GUHS-puk. Kuspuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
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- GUHS
- puk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kuspuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kuspuk
American and British speakers say kuspuk in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌspʌk/ in the US and /ˈɡʌspʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS-puk.
What does kuspuk mean?
- An Alaska Native (traditionally Yup'ik) garment worn on the upper body as an overshirt on top of a parka (“long jacket with a hood”).
- A lightweight parka-like garment with a hood and a large front pocket worn by Alaska Native people of all sexes, either as an overshirt or as a shirt.
Where does kuspuk come from?
Borrowed from Yup'ik qaspeq, from qai- (“surface; top”) + -peq (postbase denoting something at a certain place).
Questions about saying kuspuk
How do you pronounce kuspuk?
Say GUHS-puk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌspʌk/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌspʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kuspuk?
Kuspuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · puk.
Do Americans and Brits say kuspuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌspʌk/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌspʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.