How to pronounce walkup
Say it like WAW-kuhp. Walkup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- kuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walkup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of walkup
American and British speakers say walkup in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔˌkʌp/ in the US and /ˈwɔːˌkʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-kuhp.
What does walkup mean?
- Alternative form of walk-up.
Where does walkup come from?
From walk + up.
Questions about saying walkup
How do you pronounce walkup?
Say WAW-kuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔˌkʌp/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walkup?
Walkup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · kuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say walkup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔˌkʌp/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːˌkʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.