How to pronounce upcode
Say it like UHP-kohd. Upcode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpkoʊd/UHP-kohd
UK British/ˈʌpkəʊd/UHP-kohd
- UHP
- kohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upcode 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.
- kohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of upcode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHP-kohd.
What does upcode mean?
noun
- The behavioral norms which influence how software (or "downcode") is produced.
- To change the diagnostic code of a patient's condition from the correct code to one for which a larger amount can be billed.
- To give an improved code or rating to something.
Where does upcode come from?
From up- + code.
Questions about saying upcode
How do you pronounce upcode?
Say UHP-kohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpkoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈʌpkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upcode?
Upcode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · kohd.
Is upcode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʌpkəʊd/ (UHP-kohd).