How to Pronounce Cupping

To pronounce "cupping", say CUPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkʌpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cupping”

"cupping" has 2 syllables: cupp-ing. It rhymes with supping and quipping, if that helps it stick.

What does cupping mean?

noun

  1. The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.
  2. A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.

Synonyms

MFDmyofascial decompression

Words that rhyme with cupping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suppingquippingyippingsnippinglippingkippingtuppingblippinggyppingtripanghippinggipping

Related words

glaucomatousacupressurecircumclusionventousecordocentesisembouchementissuehemospasia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cupping"?▾

"Cupping" has 2 syllables: cupp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cupping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cupping" is /ˈkʌpɪŋ/.

What does "cupping" mean?▾

Cupping: The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.

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