How to pronounce tupik
Say it like TOO-pik. Tupik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtupɪk/TOO-pik
UK British/ˈtjuːpɪk/TYOO-pik
- TOO
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tupik 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.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tupik
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-pik.
What does tupik mean?
noun
- A tent or other building made from animal skins, used by the Inuit during the summer.
Where does tupik come from?
From Inupiaq, compare Greenlandic tupeq.
Questions about saying tupik
How do you pronounce tupik?
Say TOO-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtupɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tupik?
Tupik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · pik.
Is tupik 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 /ˈtjuːpɪk/ (TYOO-pik).