How to pronounce scuppernong
Say it like SKUHP-er-nawng. Scuppernong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP).
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- SKUHP
- er
- nawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuppernong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scuppernong
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHP-uh-nong.
What does scuppernong mean?
- A large greenish-bronze grape native to the Southeastern United States, a variety of the muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia).
- A sweet, golden or amber-colored US wine made from this variety of grape.
Where does scuppernong come from?
Named after the Scuppernong River and Lake in North Carolina near which the grapes were first found and cultivated.
Questions about saying scuppernong
How do you pronounce scuppernong?
Say SKUHP-er-nawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌpərˌnɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌpənɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuppernong?
Scuppernong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP). Broken into parts: SKUHP · er · nawng.
Is scuppernong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskʌpənɒŋ/ (SKUHP-uh-nong).