How to Pronounce Sunup

To pronounce "sunup", say SUN-up — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌnʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsʌnʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sunup”

"sunup" has 2 syllables: sun-up. It rhymes with pin-up and one-up, if that helps it stick.

What does sunup mean?

noun

  1. The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
  2. The change in color of the sky at sunup.

Synonyms

dawndaybreaksunrise

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Words that rhyme with sunup

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pin-upone-uprun-upchin-uppinupginepsynop

Related words

sunrisecockcrowdayspringdawningdawndaybreakmorningaurora

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunup"?▾

"Sunup" has 2 syllables: sun · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "sunup"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sunup" is /ˈsʌnʌp/.

What does "sunup" mean?▾

Sunup: The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

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