How to pronounce upsilon
Say it like YOOP-sih-lon. Upsilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOP).
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- YOOP
- sih
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsilon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of upsilon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YOOP-sih-lon.
What does upsilon mean?
- The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.
- An upsilon meson, or bottomonium.
Questions about saying upsilon
How do you pronounce upsilon?
Say YOOP-sih-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈjupsɪˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈjuːpsɪˌlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsilon?
Upsilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOP). Broken into parts: YOOP · sih · lon.
Is upsilon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈjuːpsɪˌlɒn/ (YOOP-sih-lon).