How to pronounce upbraid
Say it like UHP-brayd. Upbraid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- brayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upbraid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- braydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of upbraid
American and British speakers say upbraid in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-brayd.
What does upbraid mean?
- To criticize severely.
Where does upbraid come from?
From Middle English upbreiden, from Old English upbreġdan, equivalent to up- + braid.
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Questions about saying upbraid
How do you pronounce upbraid?
Say UHP-brayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upbraid?
Upbraid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · brayd.
Do Americans and Brits say upbraid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌbreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.