How to pronounce pupation
Say it like pyoo-PAY-shun. Pupation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- pyoo
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pupation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pupation
American and British speakers say pupation in essentially the same way: /pjuˈpeɪʃən/ in the US and /pjuːˈpeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyoo-PAY-shun.
What does pupation mean?
- The act or process of pupating.
Words that rhyme with pupation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pupation.
Questions about saying pupation
How do you pronounce pupation?
Say pyoo-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /pjuːˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pupation?
Pupation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: pyoo · PAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pupation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjuˈpeɪʃən/ and the British form is /pjuːˈpeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.