How to pronounce uprising
Say it like uh-PRY-zing. Uprising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- uh
- PRY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprising 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uprising
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: UHP-ry-zing.
Other ways to say uprising
Uprising also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- UHP-ry-zing /ˈʌˌpraɪzɪŋ/
What does uprising mean?
- organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Where does uprising come from?
By surface analysis, uprise + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with uprising
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Questions about saying uprising
How do you pronounce uprising?
Say uh-PRY-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌˌpraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprising?
Uprising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: uh · PRY · zing.
Is uprising pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈʌˌpraɪzɪŋ/ (UHP-ry-zing).