How to pronounce rupees
Say it like ROO-peez. Rupees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rupees
American and British speakers say rupees in essentially the same way: /ˈrupiz/ in the US and /ˈruːpiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-peez.
Other ways to say rupees
Rupees also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- roo-PEEZ /ruˈpiz/
What does rupees mean?
- plural of rupee How to pronounce rupee
Questions about saying rupees
How do you pronounce rupees?
Say ROO-peez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrupiz/. In British English it is /ˈruːpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupees?
Rupees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · peez.
Do Americans and Brits say rupees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrupiz/ and the British form is /ˈruːpiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.