How to pronounce upholding
Say it like up-HOHL-ding. Upholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL).
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- up
- HOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upholding 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.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upholding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: up-HOHL-ding.
What does upholding mean?
- present participle and gerund of uphold How to pronounce uphold
- The act by which something is upheld.
Words that rhyme with upholding
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Questions about saying upholding
How do you pronounce upholding?
Say up-HOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /əpˈhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /əpˈhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upholding?
Upholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL). Broken into parts: up · HOHL · ding.
Is upholding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əpˈhəʊldɪŋ/ (up-HOHL-ding).