How to Pronounce Pups

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

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Letters

/pʌps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pups”

"pups" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cups and lineups, if that helps it stick.

What does pups mean?

noun

  1. A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.

    “The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup.”

  2. A young, inexperienced person.

    “The new teacher is a mere pup.”

Words that rhyme with pups

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupslineupshookupsupsscripsbuttercupsbupkescheckupsmarkupsbuildupsholdupssetups

Related words

whelppuppybabiesbabycalveschickscubsfemales

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pups"?▾

"Pups" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pups"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pups" is /pʌps/.

What does "pups" mean?▾

Pups: A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.

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