How to pronounce upholster
Say it like uh-POHL-ster. Upholster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHL).
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- uh
- POHL
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upholster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of upholster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-POL-stuh.
What does upholster mean?
- To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).
Where does upholster come from?
Back-formation from upholsterer (“tradesman who finishes furniture”), from Middle English upholdester, variant of Middle English upholder (“dealer in small goods”), from upholden (“to repair, uphold”); equivalent to uphold + -ster.
Words that rhyme with upholster
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Questions about saying upholster
How do you pronounce upholster?
Say uh-POHL-ster. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊlstɚ/. In British English it is /əˈpɒlstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upholster?
Upholster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHL). Broken into parts: uh · POHL · ster.
Is upholster 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 /əˈpɒlstə/ (uh-POL-stuh).