How to pronounce syrupy
Say it like SIR-uh-pee. Syrupy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrupy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syrupy
American and British speakers say syrupy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪrəpi/ in the US and /ˈsɪrəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-uh-pee.
What does syrupy mean?
- Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
- With syrup.
- Overly sweet.
Where does syrupy come from?
From syrup + -y.
Questions about saying syrupy
How do you pronounce syrupy?
Say SIR-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪrəpi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syrupy?
Syrupy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · uh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say syrupy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪrəpi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪrəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.