How to pronounce wakeup
Say it like WAY-kuhp. Wakeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
- WAY
- kuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakeup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wakeup
American and British speakers say wakeup in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪˌkʌp/ in the US and /ˈweɪˌkʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-kuhp.
What does wakeup mean?
- An act or instance of waking up.
- An act or instance of being awakened; a wake-up call.“Give me a wakeup around six, will you?”
- Colaptes auratus, northern flicker.
Where does wakeup come from?
Deverbal from wake up.
Words that rhyme with wakeup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wakeup.
Questions about saying wakeup
How do you pronounce wakeup?
Say WAY-kuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪˌkʌp/. In British English it is /ˈweɪˌkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakeup?
Wakeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · kuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say wakeup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪˌkʌp/ and the British form is /ˈweɪˌkʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.