How to pronounce upspeak
Say it like up-SPEEK. Upspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEEK).
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- up
- SPEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upspeak 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.
- SPEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of upspeak
American and British speakers say upspeak in essentially the same way: /ʌpˈspik/ in the US and /ʌpˈspiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-SPEEK.
What does upspeak mean?
- To speak up; advocate.
- To speak with upspeak; uptalk.
- A manner of speaking in which the intonation of one's voice rises at the end of a statement, as if expressing uncertainty or asking a question; uptalk.
Where does upspeak come from?
From up- + speak.
Words that rhyme with upspeak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upspeak.
Questions about saying upspeak
How do you pronounce upspeak?
Say up-SPEEK. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈspik/. In British English it is /ʌpˈspiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upspeak?
Upspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEEK). Broken into parts: up · SPEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say upspeak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌpˈspik/ and the British form is /ʌpˈspiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.