How to pronounce pups
Say it like PUHPS. Pups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pups pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pups
American and British speakers say pups in essentially the same way: /pʌps/ in the US and /pʌps/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHPS.
What does pups mean?
- plural of pup How to pronounce pup
Questions about saying pups
How do you pronounce pups?
Say PUHPS. The American pronunciation is /pʌps/. In British English it is /pʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pups?
Pups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHPS.
Do Americans and Brits say pups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌps/ and the British form is /pʌps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.