How to pronounce larrup
Say it like LAR-up. Larrup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larrup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of larrup
American and British speakers say larrup in essentially the same way: /ˈlærəp/ in the US and /ˈlærəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAR-up.
What does larrup mean?
- To beat or thrash.
- A blow or smack.
- backchat or rudeness“Oi, less of your larrup!”
Where does larrup come from?
Many dictionaries suggest a connection with Dutch larpen (“to thresh with flails”).
Questions about saying larrup
How do you pronounce larrup?
Say LAR-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈlærəp/. In British English it is /ˈlærəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larrup?
Larrup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · up.
Do Americans and Brits say larrup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlærəp/ and the British form is /ˈlærəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.