How to pronounce pupa
Say it like PYOO-puh. Pupa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pupa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pupa
American and British speakers say pupa in essentially the same way: /ˈpjupə/ in the US and /ˈpjuːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-puh.
What does pupa mean?
- An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.
Where does pupa come from?
Borrowed from New Latin, from a special use of Latin pūpa (“little girl; doll, puppet”).
Questions about saying pupa
How do you pronounce pupa?
Say PYOO-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjupə/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pupa?
Pupa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say pupa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjupə/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.