How to pronounce stupor
Say it like STOO-per. Stupor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupor 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stupor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-puh.
What does stupor mean?
- A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.“He fell into a drunken stupor.”
- A state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock.
- To place into a stupor; to stupefy.
Where does stupor come from?
Late Middle English, borrowed from Latin stupor (“insensibility, numbness, dullness”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stupor
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Questions about saying stupor
How do you pronounce stupor?
Say STOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈstupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupor?
Stupor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · per.
Is stupor 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 /ˈstjuːpə/ (STYOO-puh).