How to pronounce pupal
Say it like PYOO-pul. Pupal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pupal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PYOO
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pupal 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pupal
American and British speakers say pupal in essentially the same way: /ˈpjupəl/ in the US and /ˈpjuːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-pul.
What does pupal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the pupa stage of insect metamorphosis.
Where does pupal come from?
From pupa + -al.
Words that rhyme with pupal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pupal.
Words that sound like pupal
Questions about saying pupal
How do you pronounce pupal?
Say PYOO-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjupəl/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pupal?
Pupal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say pupal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjupəl/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pupal?
Pupal sounds the same as pupil in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.