How to pronounce rhupunt
Say it like REE-pint. Rhupunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- pint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhupunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pintGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rhupunt
American and British speakers say rhupunt in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌpɪnt/ in the US and /ˈriːˌpɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-pint.
What does rhupunt mean?
- A type of Welsh verse composed of four four-syllable sections in which the first three sections rhyme with each other and the fourth section rhymes with the fourth section of the next verse.
Where does rhupunt come from?
Borrowed from Welsh.
Questions about saying rhupunt
How do you pronounce rhupunt?
Say REE-pint. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌpɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌpɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhupunt?
Rhupunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · pint.
Do Americans and Brits say rhupunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌpɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌpɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.