How to pronounce upgrader
Say it like UHP-gray-der. Upgrader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- gray
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upgrader 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.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of upgrader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-gray-duh.
What does upgrader mean?
- One who, or that which, upgrades.
- A facility that upgrades bitumen into synthetic crude oil.
Where does upgrader come from?
From upgrade + -er.
Questions about saying upgrader
How do you pronounce upgrader?
Say UHP-gray-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌɡreɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌɡreɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upgrader?
Upgrader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · gray · der.
Is upgrader pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌpˌɡreɪdə/ (UHP-gray-duh).