How to Pronounce Duppy

To pronounce "duppy", say DUPPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʌpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdʌpi/

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What does duppy mean?

noun

  1. A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
  2. (game) A drawn game of noughts and crosses (in Jamaica tii-taa-tuo).

verb

  1. To kill; to murder.
  2. (by extension) To excel in.

Related words

duppieduffydoupedoubledybbukdupperdupedumby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duppy"?▾

"Duppy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "duppy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duppy" is /ˈdʌpi/.

What does "duppy" mean?▾

Duppy: A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.

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