How to pronounce puppy
Say it like PUHP-ee. Puppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP).
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- PUHP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puppy
American and British speakers say puppy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌpi/ in the US and /ˈpʌpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-ee.
What does puppy mean?
- a young dog
- an inexperienced young person
Where does puppy come from?
Mostly displaced native Middle English whelp (“puppy”), from Old English hwelp, whence Modern English whelp and whelpie.
Words that rhyme with puppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puppy.
Questions about saying puppy
How do you pronounce puppy?
Say PUHP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌpi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppy?
Puppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP). Broken into parts: PUHP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say puppy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌpi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.