How to pronounce letup
Say it like LET-uhp. Letup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of letup
American and British speakers say letup in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛˌtʌp/ in the US and /ˈlɛˌtʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LET-uhp.
What does letup mean?
- A pause or period of slackening.“without letup”
Where does letup come from?
Deverbal from let up.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with letup
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Questions about saying letup
How do you pronounce letup?
Say LET-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛˌtʌp/. In British English it is /ˈlɛˌtʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letup?
Letup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say letup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛˌtʌp/ and the British form is /ˈlɛˌtʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.