How to pronounce updraft
Say it like UHP-draft. Updraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpˌdræft/UHP-draft
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- UHP
- draft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Updraft 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.
- draftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does updraft mean?
noun
- an upward current of air, especially a strong one
Where does updraft come from?
From up- + draft.
Questions about saying updraft
How do you pronounce updraft?
Say UHP-draft. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌdræft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in updraft?
Updraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · draft.