How to pronounce speedup
Say it like SPEE-duhp. Speedup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- duhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of speedup
American and British speakers say speedup in essentially the same way: /ˈspiˌdʌp/ in the US and /ˈspiːˌdʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-duhp.
What does speedup mean?
- An amount or rate of decrease in time taken to do a certain amount of work.
- The relationship between time taken and number of processors used.
- An employer's demand for more output without more pay.
Where does speedup come from?
Deverbal from speed up.
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Questions about saying speedup
How do you pronounce speedup?
Say SPEE-duhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiˌdʌp/. In British English it is /ˈspiːˌdʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedup?
Speedup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · duhp.
Do Americans and Brits say speedup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspiˌdʌp/ and the British form is /ˈspiːˌdʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.