How to pronounce upend
Say it like uh-PEND. Upend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEND).
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- uh
- PEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of upend
American and British speakers say upend in essentially the same way: /ʌˈpɛnd/ in the US and /ʌˈpɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEND.
What does upend mean?
- To end up; to set on end.
- To tip or turn over.“When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both.”
- To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.“The scientific evidence upended the popular myth.”
Where does upend come from?
From up- + end.
Words that rhyme with upend
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Words that sound like upend
Questions about saying upend
How do you pronounce upend?
Say uh-PEND. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈpɛnd/. In British English it is /ʌˈpɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upend?
Upend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEND). Broken into parts: uh · PEND.
Do Americans and Brits say upend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈpɛnd/ and the British form is /ʌˈpɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as upend?
Upend sounds the same as append in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.