How to pronounce upscale
Say it like UHP-skayl. Upscale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
- UHP
- skayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upscale 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.
- skaylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of upscale
American and British speakers say upscale in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-skayl.
What does upscale mean?
- Expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers.
- To increase in size, to scale up.
Where does upscale come from?
From up + scale, 1966 (adjective), 1963 (verb).
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Questions about saying upscale
How do you pronounce upscale?
Say UHP-skayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upscale?
Upscale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · skayl.
Do Americans and Brits say upscale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.