How to pronounce tupelo
Say it like TYOO-puh-loh. Tupelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- puh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tupelo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tupelo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TYOO-puh-loh.
What does tupelo mean?
- Nyssa aquatica.
- Nyssa multiflora, a North American tree of the dogwood family, with brilliant, glossy foliage and acid red berries.
Where does tupelo come from?
From Creek topilwa < íto 'tree' + opílwa 'swamp'.
Questions about saying tupelo
How do you pronounce tupelo?
Say TYOO-puh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjupəˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːpəˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tupelo?
Tupelo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · puh · loh.
Is tupelo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtjuːpəˌləʊ/ (TYOO-puh-loh).