How to pronounce upmarket
Say it like UHP-mar-kut. Upmarket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- mar
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upmarket 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.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of upmarket
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-mah-kut.
What does upmarket mean?
- Designed for customers with a high income.
- Towards the more expensive end of the market.“The hotel seems to have gone upmarket.”
- To render or become upmarket.
Where does upmarket come from?
From up- + market.
Questions about saying upmarket
How do you pronounce upmarket?
Say UHP-mar-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌmɑrkət/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌmɑːkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upmarket?
Upmarket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · mar · kut.
Is upmarket 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 /ˈʌpˌmɑːkət/ (UHP-mah-kut).