How to pronounce followup
Say it like FOL-oh-uhp. Followup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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- FOL
- oh
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Followup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of followup
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOL-oh-uhp.
What does followup mean?
- Alternative form of follow-up.
Where does followup come from?
Deverbal from follow up.
Questions about saying followup
How do you pronounce followup?
Say FOL-oh-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑloʊˌʌp/. In British English it is /ˈfɒləʊˌʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in followup?
Followup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · oh · uhp.
Is followup pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒləʊˌʌp/ (FOL-oh-uhp).