How to pronounce luppie
Say it like LUHP-ee. Luppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHP).
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- LUHP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luppie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of luppie
American and British speakers say luppie in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌpi/ in the US and /ˈlʌpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHP-ee.
What does luppie mean?
- A high-earning gay woman living in a major urban area.
- A high-earning Latino living in a major urban area.
Where does luppie come from?
Blend of lesbian + yuppie.
Words that rhyme with luppie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luppie.
Questions about saying luppie
How do you pronounce luppie?
Say LUHP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌpi/. In British English it is /ˈlʌpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luppie?
Luppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHP). Broken into parts: LUHP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say luppie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌpi/ and the British form is /ˈlʌpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.