How to pronounce pup
Say it like PUHP. Pup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pup
American and British speakers say pup in essentially the same way: /pʌp/ in the US and /pʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP.
What does pup mean?
- young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
- an inexperienced young person
- give birth to (a puppy)“the dog whelped”
Where does pup come from?
Clipping of puppy.
Words that rhyme with pup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pup.
Questions about saying pup
How do you pronounce pup?
Say PUHP. The American pronunciation is /pʌp/. In British English it is /pʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pup?
Pup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say pup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌp/ and the British form is /pʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.