How to pronounce upsize
Say it like UHP-syze. Upsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsize 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.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of upsize
American and British speakers say upsize in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-syze.
What does upsize mean?
- To make larger or more numerous.
- To become larger or more numerous; to change to something larger, such as a house.
Where does upsize come from?
From up- + size.
Questions about saying upsize
How do you pronounce upsize?
Say UHP-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsize?
Upsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say upsize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.