How to pronounce whoopie
Say it like WOO-pee. Whoopie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).
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- WOO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whoopie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of whoopie
American and British speakers say whoopie in essentially the same way: /ˈwupi/ in the US and /ˈwuːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOO-pee.
What does whoopie mean?
- Alternative spelling of whoopee.
Words that rhyme with whoopie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whoopie.
Questions about saying whoopie
How do you pronounce whoopie?
Say WOO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwupi/. In British English it is /ˈwuːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whoopie?
Whoopie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say whoopie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwupi/ and the British form is /ˈwuːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.