How to pronounce tuneup
Say it like TOO-nuhp. Tuneup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtuˌnʌp/TOO-nuhp
UK British/ˈtjuːˌnʌp/TYOO-nuhp
- TOO
- nuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuneup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tuneup
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nuhp.
What does tuneup mean?
noun
- Alternative form of tune-up.
Questions about saying tuneup
How do you pronounce tuneup?
Say TOO-nuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːˌnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuneup?
Tuneup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · nuhp.
Is tuneup pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːˌnʌp/ (TYOO-nuhp).