How to Pronounce Chalupa

To pronounce "chalupa", say CHAL-up-a — 3 syllables, IPA /tʃəˈluːpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/tʃəˈluːpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chalupa”

"chalupa" has 3 syllables: chal-up-a. It rhymes with pupa and stupa, if that helps it stick.

What does chalupa mean?

noun

  1. A shallop from Xochimilco.
  2. A specialty food of south-central Mexico, consisting of a bowl-shaped fried tortilla stuffed with chopped meat, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Words that rhyme with chalupa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pupastupalupahsupakroupakrupa

Related words

chalupitaenchalupaquesalupaaguachilechapulinoctlihuitlacochechilaquiles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chalupa"?▾

"Chalupa" has 3 syllables: chal · up · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "chalupa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chalupa" is /tʃəˈluːpə/.

What does "chalupa" mean?▾

Chalupa: A shallop from Xochimilco.

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