The word "sannup" is an uncommon term that refers to a male lover or partner. The spelling of this word may seem peculiar, but it is derived from the Algonquian language family used by various indigenous groups in North America. The IPA phonetic transcription of "sannup" is /ˈsænʌp/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a nasal "n" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a plosive "p" sound.
The word "sannup" is derived from the Algonquian language, specifically the Narragansett language spoken by the Narragansett people, who are a Native American tribe from what is now the New England region of the United States. In Narragansett, the word is spelled "sannop", and it refers to a husband or spouse. Over time, this term has also been used in English to refer specifically to a male companion or partner.