How to pronounce sunup
Say it like SUHN-up. Sunup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sunup
American and British speakers say sunup in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnəp/ in the US and /ˈsʌnəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-up.
What does sunup mean?
- The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
- The change in color of the sky at sunup.
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Questions about saying sunup
How do you pronounce sunup?
Say SUHN-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnəp/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunup?
Sunup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · up.
Do Americans and Brits say sunup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnəp/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.