Chupa Chups

Chupa Chups is a Spanish lollipop company founded by the Catalan employer Enric Bernat in 1958. It is pronounced {{IPA2|tʃupa'tʃups}}, from the Spanish verb chupar, meaning "lick" or "suck".

Related Topics:
Spanish - Lollipop - Catalan - Enric Bernat - 1958 - Spanish

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In practice, Spanish-speakers tend to miss off the second p and say {{IPA|/tʃupa'tʃus/}}. In the UK, it is usually pronounced {{IPA|/'tʃu:ph?tʃu:ps/}} "CHOO-pa-choops". In Australia, it is usually pronounced {{IPA|/'tʃʌph?tʃʌps/}} "CHUPpa-chups".

Related Topics:
UK - Australia

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