How to pronounce upsetting
Say it like up-SET-ing. Upsetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- up
- SET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsetting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upsetting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: up-SET-ing.
What does upsetting mean?
- causing an emotional disturbance“his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly”“an upsetting experience”
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Words that rhyme with upsetting
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Questions about saying upsetting
How do you pronounce upsetting?
Say up-SET-ing. The American pronunciation is /əpˈsɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əpˈsɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsetting?
Upsetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: up · SET · ing.
Is upsetting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əpˈsɛtɪŋ/ (up-SET-ing).