How to pronounce windup
Say it like WYNE-duhp. Windup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYNE).
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- WYNE
- duhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of windup
American and British speakers say windup in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/ in the US and /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYNE-duhp.
What does windup mean?
- Alternative form of wind-up.
- Alternative form of wind-up.
Where does windup come from?
Deverbal from wind up.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying windup
How do you pronounce windup?
Say WYNE-duhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windup?
Windup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYNE). Broken into parts: WYNE · duhp.
Do Americans and Brits say windup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪnˌdʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.