How to pronounce sup
Say it like SUHP. Sup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sup
American and British speakers say sup in essentially the same way: /sʌp/ in the US and /sʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHP.
What does sup mean?
- a small amount of liquid food“a sup of ale”
- take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
Where does sup come from?
The noun is from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sup.
Questions about saying sup
How do you pronounce sup?
Say SUHP. The American pronunciation is /sʌp/. In British English it is /sʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sup?
Sup is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say sup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌp/ and the British form is /sʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.