How to pronounce upspring
Say it like up-SPRING. Upspring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRING).
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- up
- SPRING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upspring 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.
- SPRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upspring
American and British speakers say upspring in essentially the same way: /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/ in the US and /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-SPRING.
What does upspring mean?
- To spring up, rise up, originate, come into being.
- A spring or leap into the air.
- origin
Where does upspring come from?
From Middle English upspringen, from Old English uppspringan, ūpspringan, equivalent to up- + spring.
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Words that rhyme with upspring
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Questions about saying upspring
How do you pronounce upspring?
Say up-SPRING. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/. In British English it is /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upspring?
Upspring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRING). Broken into parts: up · SPRING.
Do Americans and Brits say upspring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/ and the British form is /ʌpˈsprɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.