How to pronounce muppets
Say it like MUHP-its. Muppets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce muppets. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHP
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muppets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muppets
American and British speakers say muppets in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌpɪts/ in the US and /ˈmʌpɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHP-its.
What does muppets mean?
- plural of muppet How to pronounce muppet
Questions about saying muppets
How do you pronounce muppets?
Say MUHP-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌpɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmʌpɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muppets?
Muppets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHP). Broken into parts: MUHP · its.
Do Americans and Brits say muppets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌpɪts/ and the British form is /ˈmʌpɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.