How to pronounce upsets
Say it like UHP-sets. Upsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- sets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsets 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.
- setsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of upsets
American and British speakers say upsets in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌsɛts/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌsɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-sets.
Other ways to say upsets
Upsets also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- up-SETS /əpˈsɛts/
What does upsets mean?
- plural of upset How to pronounce upset
- third-person singular simple present indicative of upset How to pronounce upset
Questions about saying upsets
How do you pronounce upsets?
Say UHP-sets. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌsɛts/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌsɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsets?
Upsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · sets.
Do Americans and Brits say upsets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌsɛts/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌsɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.