How to pronounce pupkus
Say it like PUHP-kus. Pupkus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP).
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- PUHP
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pupkus 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pupkus
American and British speakers say pupkus in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌpkəs/ in the US and /ˈpʌpkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-kus.
What does pupkus mean?
- The wet residue left on a surface, usually a window, after a dog presses their nose to it.
Where does pupkus come from?
Sniglet/neologism from the blend of puppy + mucus.
Questions about saying pupkus
How do you pronounce pupkus?
Say PUHP-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌpkəs/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pupkus?
Pupkus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP). Broken into parts: PUHP · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say pupkus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌpkəs/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.