How to pronounce uprightness
Say it like uhp-RYTE-nus. Uprightness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE).
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- uhp
- RYTE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprightness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uprightness
American and British speakers say uprightness in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/ in the US and /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhp-RYTE-nus.
What does uprightness mean?
- The state of being honest, honorable, and moral.“You are responsible only for your own uprightness. See to that and all else will take care of itself. - Miles Williams Mathis”
- The state of being erect or vertical.
- The product or result of being upright.
Where does uprightness come from?
From upright + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with uprightness
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Questions about saying uprightness
How do you pronounce uprightness?
Say uhp-RYTE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprightness?
Uprightness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE). Broken into parts: uhp · RYTE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say uprightness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/ and the British form is /ˌʌˈpraɪtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.