How to pronounce poupard
Say it like POO-perd. Poupard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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US American/ˈpupɚd/POO-perd
UK British/ˈpuːpəd/POO-pud
- POO
- perd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poupard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poupard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POO-pud.
What does poupard mean?
noun
- A type of wooden doll.
Questions about saying poupard
How do you pronounce poupard?
Say POO-perd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpupɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpuːpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poupard?
Poupard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · perd.
Is poupard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpuːpəd/ (POO-pud).