How to pronounce rupia
Say it like ROO-pee-uh. Rupia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupia 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rupia
American and British speakers say rupia in essentially the same way: /ˈrupiə/ in the US and /ˈruːpiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-pee-uh.
What does rupia mean?
- An ulcer due to syphilis.
Questions about saying rupia
How do you pronounce rupia?
Say ROO-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrupiə/. In British English it is /ˈruːpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupia?
Rupia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · pee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say rupia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrupiə/ and the British form is /ˈruːpiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.