How to pronounce stupe
Say it like STYOOP. Stupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STYOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stupe
American and British speakers say stupe in essentially the same way: /stjup/ in the US and /stjuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STYOOP.
What does stupe mean?
- A stupid person or (rarely) thing.“He thinks Santa lives at the South Pole? What a stupe!”
- A hot, wet medicated cloth or sponge applied externally.
- To foment with such a cloth or sponge.
Where does stupe come from?
Shortening of stupid.
Words that rhyme with stupe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stupe.
Questions about saying stupe
How do you pronounce stupe?
Say STYOOP. The American pronunciation is /stjup/. In British English it is /stjuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupe?
Stupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STYOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say stupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stjup/ and the British form is /stjuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.