How to Pronounce Cupcake

To pronounce "cupcake", say CUPC-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌpkeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkʌpkeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cupcake”

"cupcake" has 3 syllables: cupc-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does cupcake mean?

noun

  1. A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.
  2. An attractive young woman.

verb

  1. To flirt; to talk or act amorously or intimately.

Synonyms

babefoxstunnercockneypansysissyfairy cakecabbage

Words that rhyme with cupcake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

pietwinkiecookiesundaebunmuffincakebiscuit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cupcake"?▾

"Cupcake" has 3 syllables: cupc · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cupcake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cupcake" is /ˈkʌpkeɪk/.

What does "cupcake" mean?▾

Cupcake: A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

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