The word "Machupa" is spelled phonetically as məˈtʃuːpə, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, while the second syllable is pronounced with a long u sound /uː/. The third syllable has an unstressed short i sound /ə/ and the fourth syllable is pronounced with a short u sound /ʊ/. The final syllable has an unstressed schwa sound /ə/. This spelling reflects the correct pronunciation of the word, which is often used to describe a traditional South American stew.