How to pronounce uphang
Say it like up-HANG. Uphang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HANG).
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- up
- HANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uphang 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 "u" in cup.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of uphang
American and British speakers say uphang in essentially the same way: /ʌpˈhæŋ/ in the US and /ʌpˈhæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-HANG.
What does uphang mean?
- To hang up.
- To suspend or fix aloft.
Where does uphang come from?
From Middle English uphongen.
Words that rhyme with uphang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uphang.
Questions about saying uphang
How do you pronounce uphang?
Say up-HANG. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈhæŋ/. In British English it is /ʌpˈhæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uphang?
Uphang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HANG). Broken into parts: up · HANG.
Do Americans and Brits say uphang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌpˈhæŋ/ and the British form is /ʌpˈhæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.