How to pronounce uprate
Say it like uh-PRAYT. Uprate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAYT).
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- uh
- PRAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of uprate
American and British speakers say uprate in essentially the same way: /ʌˈpreɪt/ in the US and /ʌˈpreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAYT.
What does uprate mean?
- To give a higher rating to.
- To increase the value of (a benefits payment).“It's time to ask whether we really need to be uprating Universal Credit year-on-year.”
- To put a higher value of postage on (a letter) than required by the official rate.
- An increase in a rating
Where does uprate come from?
From up- + rate.
Words that rhyme with uprate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uprate.
Questions about saying uprate
How do you pronounce uprate?
Say uh-PRAYT. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈpreɪt/. In British English it is /ʌˈpreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprate?
Uprate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAYT). Broken into parts: uh · PRAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say uprate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈpreɪt/ and the British form is /ʌˈpreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.