How to pronounce shmup
Say it like SHMUHP. Shmup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHMUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shmup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHMUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shmup
American and British speakers say shmup in essentially the same way: /ʃmʌp/ in the US and /ʃmʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHMUHP.
What does shmup mean?
- A shoot-'em-up, particularly a two-dimensional shooter themed around spaceship battles.
Where does shmup come from?
Phonetic contraction of shoot-'em-up.
Words that rhyme with shmup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shmup.
Questions about saying shmup
How do you pronounce shmup?
Say SHMUHP. The American pronunciation is /ʃmʌp/. In British English it is /ʃmʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shmup?
Shmup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHMUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say shmup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃmʌp/ and the British form is /ʃmʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.