How to pronounce upheld
Say it like up-HELD. Upheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HELD).
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- up
- HELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upheld 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.
- HELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of upheld
American and British speakers say upheld in essentially the same way: /əpˈhɛld/ in the US and /əpˈhɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-HELD.
What does upheld mean?
- simple past and past participle of uphold How to pronounce uphold
Words that rhyme with upheld
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upheld.
Questions about saying upheld
How do you pronounce upheld?
Say up-HELD. The American pronunciation is /əpˈhɛld/. In British English it is /əpˈhɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upheld?
Upheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HELD). Broken into parts: up · HELD.
Do Americans and Brits say upheld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əpˈhɛld/ and the British form is /əpˈhɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.