How to pronounce twp
Say it like TUUP. Twp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce twp. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TUUP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUUPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of twp
American and British speakers say twp in essentially the same way: /tʊp/ in the US and /tʊp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUUP.
What does twp mean?
- A fool.
- Foolish.
Where does twp come from?
Borrowed from Welsh twp.
Questions about saying twp
How do you pronounce twp?
Say TUUP. The American pronunciation is /tʊp/. In British English it is /tʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twp?
Twp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUUP.
Do Americans and Brits say twp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʊp/ and the British form is /tʊp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.