How to pronounce roup
Say it like ROOP. Roup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of roup
American and British speakers say roup in essentially the same way: /rup/ in the US and /ruːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOP.
What does roup mean?
- To cry or shout.
- To sell by auction.
- An outcry.
- A sale of goods by auction.
- Bird canker; an infectious disease of poultry caused by Trichomonas gallinae.
Where does roup come from?
A variant of roop.
Words that rhyme with roup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roup.
Questions about saying roup
How do you pronounce roup?
Say ROOP. The American pronunciation is /rup/. In British English it is /ruːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roup?
Roup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROOP.
Do Americans and Brits say roup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rup/ and the British form is /ruːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.