How to pronounce quipu
Say it like KEE-poo. Quipu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- poo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quipu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of quipu
American and British speakers say quipu in essentially the same way: /ˈkipu/ in the US and /ˈkiːpuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-poo.
What does quipu mean?
- A recording device, used by the Incas, consisting of intricate knotted cords.
Where does quipu come from?
Borrowed from Spanish quipu, from Quechua khipu (“knot”).
Questions about saying quipu
How do you pronounce quipu?
Say KEE-poo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkipu/. In British English it is /ˈkiːpuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quipu?
Quipu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · poo.
Do Americans and Brits say quipu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkipu/ and the British form is /ˈkiːpuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.