How to pronounce rupellary
Say it like roo-PEL-uh-ree. Rupellary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- roo
- PEL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupellary 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rupellary
American and British speakers say rupellary in essentially the same way: /ruˈpɛləri/ in the US and /ruːˈpɛləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-PEL-uh-ree.
What does rupellary mean?
- Rocky.
Where does rupellary come from?
From Latin rūpella, diminutive of rūpēs (“cliff, rock”).
Words that rhyme with rupellary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rupellary.
Questions about saying rupellary
How do you pronounce rupellary?
Say roo-PEL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ruˈpɛləri/. In British English it is /ruːˈpɛləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupellary?
Rupellary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: roo · PEL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rupellary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈpɛləri/ and the British form is /ruːˈpɛləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.