How to pronounce uppers
Say it like UHP-erz. Uppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpɚz/UHP-erz
UK British/ˈʌpəz/UHP-uz
- UHP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uppers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uppers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-uz.
What does uppers mean?
noun
- plural of upper How to pronounce upper
- The parts of a pair of shoes that do not normally contact the ground.“His shoes were so worn that he was walking on his uppers.”
Questions about saying uppers
How do you pronounce uppers?
Say UHP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʌpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uppers?
Uppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · erz.
Is uppers 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 /ˈʌpəz/ (UHP-uz).