How to pronounce upbringing
Say it like UHP-bring-ing. Upbringing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- bring
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upbringing 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.
- bringGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upbringing
American and British speakers say upbringing in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-bring-ing.
What does upbringing mean?
- The traits acquired during one's childhood training
- The raising or training of a child.“Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.”
Where does upbringing come from?
From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.
Questions about saying upbringing
How do you pronounce upbringing?
Say UHP-bring-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upbringing?
Upbringing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · bring · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say upbringing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.