How to pronounce wassup
Say it like wuh-SUHP. Wassup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHP).
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- wuh
- SUHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wassup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wassup
American and British speakers say wassup in essentially the same way: /wəˈsʌp/ in the US and /wɒˈsʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: wo-SUHP.
What does wassup mean?
- what's up? (as a greeting)
Words that rhyme with wassup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wassup.
Questions about saying wassup
How do you pronounce wassup?
Say wuh-SUHP. The American pronunciation is /wəˈsʌp/. In British English it is /wɒˈsʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wassup?
Wassup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHP). Broken into parts: wuh · SUHP.
Do Americans and Brits say wassup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wəˈsʌp/ and the British form is /wɒˈsʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.