How to pronounce uprise
Say it like UHP-ryze. Uprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprise 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.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of uprise
American and British speakers say uprise in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpraɪz/ in the US and /ˈʌpraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-ryze.
What does uprise mean?
- To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.
- The act of rising; appearance above the horizon; rising.
Where does uprise come from?
From Middle English uprisen, from Old English ūprīsan (“to rise up”), equivalent to up- + rise.
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Questions about saying uprise
How do you pronounce uprise?
Say UHP-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈʌpraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprise?
Uprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say uprise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈʌpraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.