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How to pronounce cuppa
/ˈkʌpə/ British English
KUP·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
KOO·pa
✓ Say
KUP·ə
My tip
It means a cup of tea. Very British!
In a sentence
Do you fancy a cuppa?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KUP-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce cuppa?
In British English, cuppa is pronounced /ˈkʌpə/. Say it like this: KUP-ə. It means a cup of tea. Very British!
How many syllables are in cuppa?
When you say it, cuppa has 2 syllables: KUP-ə. The strong beat is the first one, KUP.
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