How to pronounce nup
Say it like NUHP. Nup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nup
American and British speakers say nup in essentially the same way: /nʌp/ in the US and /nʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHP.
What does nup mean?
- No, nope.
Words that rhyme with nup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nup.
Questions about saying nup
How do you pronounce nup?
Say NUHP. The American pronunciation is /nʌp/. In British English it is /nʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nup?
Nup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say nup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌp/ and the British form is /nʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.