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How to pronounce zupan

Say it like ZOO-pun. Zupan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).

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US American/ˈzupən/ZOO-pun
UK British/ˈzuːpən/ZOO-pun
  • ZOO
  • pun
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zupan pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of zupan

American and British speakers say zupan in essentially the same way: /ˈzupən/ in the US and /ˈzuːpən/ in the UK.

British respelling: ZOO-pun.

What does zupan mean?

noun
  1. The leader of a župa, or administrative unit, among various South Slavic peoples.

Words that rhyme with zupan

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zupan.

Questions about saying zupan

How do you pronounce zupan?

Say ZOO-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈzupən/. In British English it is /ˈzuːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zupan?

Zupan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · pun.

Do Americans and Brits say zupan the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzupən/ and the British form is /ˈzuːpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).