How to pronounce upgraded
Say it like up-GRAY-did. Upgraded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- up
- GRAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upgraded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upgraded
American and British speakers say upgraded in essentially the same way: /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/ in the US and /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-GRAY-did.
Other ways to say upgraded
Upgraded also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- UHP-gray-did /ˈʌpˌɡreɪdɪd/
What does upgraded mean?
- simple past and past participle of upgrade How to pronounce upgrade
- Having had an upgrade; having been improved or enhanced.
Words that rhyme with upgraded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upgraded.
Questions about saying upgraded
How do you pronounce upgraded?
Say up-GRAY-did. The American pronunciation is /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/. In British English it is /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upgraded?
Upgraded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: up · GRAY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say upgraded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/ and the British form is /əpˈɡreɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.