How to pronounce Tupperware
Say it like TUHP-er-wair. Tupperware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHP).
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- TUHP
- er
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tupperware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Tupperware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUHP-uh-wair.
What does Tupperware mean?
- A food-storage container (often plastic), or a set of such containers.
Questions about saying Tupperware
How do you pronounce Tupperware?
Say TUHP-er-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌpɚˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈtʌpəˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tupperware?
Tupperware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHP). Broken into parts: TUHP · er · wair.
Is Tupperware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʌpəˌwɛə/ (TUHP-uh-wair).