How to Pronounce Pupil

To pronounce "pupil", say PUP-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpjuːpəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpjuːpəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pupil”

"pupil" has 2 syllables: pup-il. It rhymes with scruple and quadruple, if that helps it stick.

What does pupil mean?

noun

  1. A learner under the supervision of a teacher or professor.
  2. An orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state.

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Words that rhyme with pupil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scruplequadrupleduplecupeltupledrupaln-tuplesouplehoopledrupelcroupalgoupil

Related words

studentschoolchildeducateealumnusschoolboyclassroompedagogicaltrainee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pupil"?▾

"Pupil" has 2 syllables: pup · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "pupil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pupil" is /ˈpjuːpəl/.

What does "pupil" mean?▾

Pupil: A learner under the supervision of a teacher or professor.

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