How to pronounce mashup
Say it like MASH-uhp. Mashup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MASH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mashup. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MASH
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mashup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mashup
American and British speakers say mashup in essentially the same way: /ˈmæˌʃʌp/ in the US and /ˈmæˌʃʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MASH-uhp.
What does mashup mean?
- An artistic work that consists primarily of parts borrowed from other works, or features a mixture of genres.
- A remix created by combining two or more songs from different artists into one piece of music.
- A derivative work consisting of two or more pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data.
Where does mashup come from?
From mash (“to convert into a mash; to mix thoroughly”) + up.
Questions about saying mashup
How do you pronounce mashup?
Say MASH-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæˌʃʌp/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌʃʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mashup?
Mashup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MASH). Broken into parts: MASH · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say mashup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæˌʃʌp/ and the British form is /ˈmæˌʃʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.