How to pronounce upshoot
Say it like up-SHOOT. Upshoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOT).
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- up
- SHOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upshoot 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 "u" in cup.
- SHOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of upshoot
American and British speakers say upshoot in essentially the same way: /ʌpˈʃut/ in the US and /ʌpˈʃuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-SHOOT.
What does upshoot mean?
- To shoot upward.
- An involuntary upward movement of the eye
Where does upshoot come from?
From up- + shoot.
Words that rhyme with upshoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upshoot.
Questions about saying upshoot
How do you pronounce upshoot?
Say up-SHOOT. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈʃut/. In British English it is /ʌpˈʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upshoot?
Upshoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOT). Broken into parts: up · SHOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say upshoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌpˈʃut/ and the British form is /ʌpˈʃuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.