How to pronounce rupee
Say it like roo-PEE. Rupee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- roo
- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rupee
American and British speakers say rupee in essentially the same way: /ruˈpi/ in the US and /ˌruːˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-PEE.
What does rupee mean?
- Any of the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka.
- The primary currency of Hyrule.
Words that rhyme with rupee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rupee.
Questions about saying rupee
How do you pronounce rupee?
Say roo-PEE. The American pronunciation is /ruˈpi/. In British English it is /ˌruːˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupee?
Rupee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: roo · PEE.
Do Americans and Brits say rupee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈpi/ and the British form is /ˌruːˈpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.