How to pronounce oopsy
Say it like OOP-see. Oopsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OOP).
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- OOP
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oopsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oopsy
American and British speakers say oopsy in essentially the same way: /ˈupsi/ in the US and /ˈuːpsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OOP-see.
What does oopsy mean?
- Synonym of oops.
- A mistake; often when babies and young children soil their pants.“I have made an oopsy.”
- To make a mistake, particularly (of a baby) to soil its pants.“I think your baby might have oopsied.”
Where does oopsy come from?
From oops + -y (suffix forming colloquialisms).
Questions about saying oopsy
How do you pronounce oopsy?
Say OOP-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈupsi/. In British English it is /ˈuːpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oopsy?
Oopsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OOP). Broken into parts: OOP · see.
Do Americans and Brits say oopsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈupsi/ and the British form is /ˈuːpsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.