How to pronounce upsizing
Say it like UHP-sy-zing. Upsizing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upsizing 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upsizing
American and British speakers say upsizing in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-sy-zing.
What does upsizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of upsize How to pronounce upsize
- The act or process of something being upsized.
Questions about saying upsizing
How do you pronounce upsizing?
Say UHP-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upsizing?
Upsizing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · sy · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say upsizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌsaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.