How to pronounce yuppies
Say it like YUHP-eez. Yuppies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHP).
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- YUHP
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuppies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yuppies
American and British speakers say yuppies in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌpiz/ in the US and /ˈjʌpiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHP-eez.
What does yuppies mean?
- plural of yuppie How to pronounce yuppie
- plural of yuppy
Questions about saying yuppies
How do you pronounce yuppies?
Say YUHP-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌpiz/. In British English it is /ˈjʌpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuppies?
Yuppies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHP). Broken into parts: YUHP · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say yuppies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌpiz/ and the British form is /ˈjʌpiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.