How to pronounce uprear
Say it like uh-PREER. Uprear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREER).
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- uh
- PREER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprear 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.
- PREERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uprear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PREER.
What does uprear mean?
- To raise something up; to rise up; to erect
Where does uprear come from?
From Middle English upreren, equivalent to up- + rear.
Words that rhyme with uprear
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Questions about saying uprear
How do you pronounce uprear?
Say uh-PREER. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈprɪr/. In British English it is /ʌˈprɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprear?
Uprear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREER). Broken into parts: uh · PREER.
Is uprear 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 /ʌˈprɪə/ (uh-PREER).