How to pronounce thereupon
Say it like ther-uh-PON. Thereupon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON).
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- ther
- uh
- PON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thereupon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- therGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thereupon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thair-ruh-PON.
What does thereupon mean?
- Upon that; thereon.
- In consequence, or by reason, of that; therefore.
- Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence.
Where does thereupon come from?
From Middle English therupon, theruppon.
Words that rhyme with thereupon
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Questions about saying thereupon
How do you pronounce thereupon?
Say ther-uh-PON. The American pronunciation is /ˌðɛrəˈpɑn/. In British English it is /ˌðɛərəˈpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thereupon?
Thereupon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON). Broken into parts: ther · uh · PON.
Is thereupon 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 /ˌðɛərəˈpɒn/ (thair-ruh-PON).