How to pronounce uprush
Say it like UHP-rush. Uprush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌprʌʃ/UHP-rush
UK British/ˈʌprʌʃ/UHP-rush
- UHP
- rush
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprush 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.
- rushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of uprush
American and British speakers say uprush in essentially the same way: /ˈʌprʌʃ/ in the US and /ˈʌprʌʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-rush.
What does uprush mean?
noun
- An upwards rush.
- To rush upward.
Where does uprush come from?
From up- + rush.
Questions about saying uprush
How do you pronounce uprush?
Say UHP-rush. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌprʌʃ/. In British English it is /ˈʌprʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprush?
Uprush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · rush.
Do Americans and Brits say uprush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌprʌʃ/ and the British form is /ˈʌprʌʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.