How to pronounce upsadaisy
Say it like UHP-suh-day-zee. Upsadaisy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- suh
- day
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsadaisy 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of upsadaisy
American and British speakers say upsadaisy in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/ in the US and /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-suh-day-zee.
What does upsadaisy mean?
- An affectionate encouragement to a child who has fallen over or is being lifted up.
Questions about saying upsadaisy
How do you pronounce upsadaisy?
Say UHP-suh-day-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsadaisy?
Upsadaisy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · suh · day · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say upsadaisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈʌpsəˌdeɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.