How to pronounce stoup
Say it like STOOP. Stoup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stoup
American and British speakers say stoup in essentially the same way: /stup/ in the US and /stuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOOP.
What does stoup mean?
- A receptacle for holy water, especially a basin set at the entrance of a church.
Where does stoup come from?
From Old Norse staup, from Proto-Germanic *staupo- (whence Old English stēap).
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Words that rhyme with stoup
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Questions about saying stoup
How do you pronounce stoup?
Say STOOP. The American pronunciation is /stup/. In British English it is /stuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoup?
Stoup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say stoup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stup/ and the British form is /stuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stoup?
Stoup sounds the same as stoop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.