How to pronounce papoose
Say it like puh-POOS. Papoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POOS).
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- puh
- POOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papoose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of papoose
American and British speakers say papoose in essentially the same way: /pəˈpus/ in the US and /pəˈpuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-POOS.
What does papoose mean?
- A backpack for carrying a baby, or specifically a cradleboard.
Where does papoose come from?
Borrowed from Narragansett papoos (“a child”).
Words that rhyme with papoose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papoose.
Questions about saying papoose
How do you pronounce papoose?
Say puh-POOS. The American pronunciation is /pəˈpus/. In British English it is /pəˈpuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papoose?
Papoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POOS). Broken into parts: puh · POOS.
Do Americans and Brits say papoose the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈpus/ and the British form is /pəˈpuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.