How to pronounce upcoming
Say it like UHP-kuhm-ing. Upcoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- kuhm
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upcoming 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.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upcoming
American and British speakers say upcoming in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-kuhm-ing.
What does upcoming mean?
- of the relatively near future“the approaching election”“this coming Thursday”
Where does upcoming come from?
From up + coming.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying upcoming
How do you pronounce upcoming?
Say UHP-kuhm-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upcoming?
Upcoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · kuhm · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say upcoming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.