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Pronounce Cup as K UW P.

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    Cup phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'cup'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of cup: /kup/
    • Modern IPA representation of cup: /cʊp/

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    Perfecting pronunciation, especially for specific words like "cup," can be achieved with focused practice. Here are four tips to help you improve your pronunciation of "cup":

    • Listen and Repeat: Listen carefully to native speakers pronouncing the word "cup" in various contexts, such as conversations, videos, or audio recordings. Pay attention to the sounds and stress patterns. Then, practice repeating the word aloud, mimicking the native pronunciation as closely as possible.
    • Break it Down: Break the word "cup" into its individual sounds or phonemes: /kup/. Practice pronouncing each sound separately and then blend them together smoothly.
    • Use Phonetic Symbols: Familiarize yourself with phonetic symbols, such as those from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For "cup," the phonetic transcription is /kup/. Understanding phonetic symbols can help you accurately represent and reproduce the sounds of English words.
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    List of meaning for cup

    cup(noun)

    a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

    "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing"

    cup, cupful(noun)

    the quantity a cup will hold

    "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar"

    cup(noun)

    any cup-shaped concavity

    "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra"

    cup(noun)

    a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces

    cup(noun)

    cup-shaped plant organ

    cup(noun)

    a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

    cup(noun)

    the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

    "he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"; "put the flag back in the cup"

    cup, loving cup(verb)

    a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition

    "the school kept the cups is a special glass case"

    cup(verb)

    form into the shape of a cup

    "She cupped her hands"

    cup(verb)

    put into a cup

    "cup the milk"

    cup, transfuse(verb)

    treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin

    a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking

    a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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    cup in sentence

    1. Even though Barry and I just met at the store, we had no problem connecting through witty repartee over a cup of coffee.

    2. On a long search for the holy grail, archaeologists hoped that the cup they found was truly the cup used by Christ.

    3. Because I want an invigorating drink that will energize me, I’ll have a cup of green tea.

    4. Using a cup to measure ¼ cup, the chef sifted just the right amount into the bowl.

    5. A cup of expresso was just what the coffee junkie needed to get her day started.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term cup

    But for each cup of tea or coffee, drink an equal amount of water to avoid dehydration.

    – Kristine Arthur

    The fact that they would trade for me knowing that I wasn't going to play, that meant a lot. I think I'm going to head to Seattle a few days a week, get some time with the Reign, get some individual sessions with Laura (Harvey), their coach, and stay sharp that way. For me, fitness is always an evolution, but I'm going to be 100 percent ready when the World Cup starts.

    – Abby Wambach

    I've really enjoyed watching the games at this World Cup and been very, very happy to be here. It's just such a pity that we've been knocked out, we are making history. We can be an example. We can leave a legacy for Panama in the future. It's pivotal to be at a World Cup. It's one of the most wonderful things that can happen in your career.

    – Hernan Dario Gomez

    When we invest in a place, it's not for a project. It's for the long-term, the World Cup is just the first step into a country. It's a launchpad for us.

    – Jon Burns

    It’s our favorite candy for sure. We have it in the house almost all the time. We have the Half Pound Big Cup in our freezer and the Reese’s spread in our pantry.

    – Renee Cupp

    The reason people sponsor sport is to connect to the ideals of sport, it's the joy of the game, it's competition, it's integrity and fair play, it's all those positive attributes - and thank God the Women's World Cup represents those in spades.

    – Wade Oosterman

    He came down 2,000 meters [from the top] in just two hours, when it took our team the best part of a day, he even stopped for a cup of tea on the way down.

    – Denny Levett

    A silk cup can be thrown away without harmful effects to the environment -- unlike a polystyrene cup, it's edible, so you can do smart packaging around food and can cook it with the food. It doesn't taste good, so I'm going to need some help with that.

    – Fiorenzo Omenetto

    I can not wait to put on the pads, get back on the field and work hard each and every day with my teammates to bring a Grey Cup to the great fans here in Montreal.

    – Michael Sam

    It’s hard enough to get up in the morning and go through this tedious process of getting dressed and getting a cup of coffee. Then to do therapy is difficult. More mentally than physically. You do repetitive things — gross motor movement, something for the fingers, then something for the wrist. Repetitiveness is the key to all of this.

    – Ken Meeks

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