How to pronounce upland
Say it like UHP-lund. Upland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of upland
American and British speakers say upland in essentially the same way: /ˈʌplənd/ in the US and /ˈʌplənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-lund.
What does upland mean?
- Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.
- The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.
Where does upland come from?
The word as an adjective developed in Middle English.
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Questions about saying upland
How do you pronounce upland?
Say UHP-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌplənd/. In British English it is /ˈʌplənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upland?
Upland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say upland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌplənd/ and the British form is /ˈʌplənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.