How to pronounce zuppa
Say it like ZOO-puh. Zuppa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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- ZOO
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zuppa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zuppa
American and British speakers say zuppa in essentially the same way: /ˈzupə/ in the US and /ˈzuːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO-puh.
What does zuppa mean?
- Any of various Italian soups.
Where does zuppa come from?
Borrowed from Italian zuppa.
Words that rhyme with zuppa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zuppa.
Questions about saying zuppa
How do you pronounce zuppa?
Say ZOO-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzupə/. In British English it is /ˈzuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zuppa?
Zuppa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say zuppa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzupə/ and the British form is /ˈzuːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.