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