How to Pronounce Rupee

To pronounce "rupee", say RUP-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹʊ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹʊ-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rupee”

"rupee" has 2 syllables: rup-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does rupee mean?

noun

  1. The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.
  2. A silver coin circulating in India between the 16th and 20th centuries, weighing one tola (formerly 170–180 troy grains; from 1833, 180 troy grains).

Words that rhyme with rupee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rupee"?▾

"Rupee" has 2 syllables: rup · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "rupee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rupee" is /ɹʊ-/.

What does "rupee" mean?▾

Rupee: The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.

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