How to pronounce stupa
Say it like STOO-pah. Stupa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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US American/ˈstuˌpɑ/STOO-pah
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- STOO
- pah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does stupa mean?
noun
- A Buddhist monument used to house relics of the Buddha or others, especially dome-shaped monuments in the Indian style.
- A stupe (medicated cloth or sponge).
Questions about saying stupa
How do you pronounce stupa?
Say STOO-pah. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuˌpɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupa?
Stupa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · pah.