How to pronounce upholsterer
Say it like up-HOHL-stuh-rer. Upholsterer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL).
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- up
- HOHL
- stuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upholsterer 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.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of upholsterer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: up-HOHL-stuh-ruh.
What does upholsterer mean?
- One who upholsters furniture, especially a trained craftsman who does so as an occupation.
Where does upholsterer come from?
From upholster + -er, from Middle English upholdester, upholster, from Middle English upholder (“dealer in small goods”), from upholden (“to repair, uphold”).
Questions about saying upholsterer
How do you pronounce upholsterer?
Say up-HOHL-stuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈhoʊlstərər/. In British English it is /ʌpˈhəʊlstərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upholsterer?
Upholsterer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL). Broken into parts: up · HOHL · stuh · rer.
Is upholsterer 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 /ʌpˈhəʊlstərə/ (up-HOHL-stuh-ruh).