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How to pronounce cup
Say it like this: /ˈkʌp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does cup mean?
nounA concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
“Pour the tea into the cup.”
The contents of said vessel.
“I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty.”
A US unit of liquid measure equal to 8 fluid ounces (¹⁄₁₆ of a US gallon; 236.5882365 mL) or 240 mL.
verbTo form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
“Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them.”
To hold something in cupped hands.
“He cupped the ball carefully in his hands.”
To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
“We are cupping some new brands of coffee today.”
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