How to pronounce upmost
Say it like UHP-mohst. Upmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upmost 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.
- mohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of upmost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHP-mohst.
What does upmost mean?
- Uppermost.
- Eggcorn of utmost.
Where does upmost come from?
From Middle English upmest; equivalent to up + -most.
Questions about saying upmost
How do you pronounce upmost?
Say UHP-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈʌpməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upmost?
Upmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · mohst.
Is upmost 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 /ˈʌpməʊst/ (UHP-mohst).