How to pronounce upstage
Say it like up-STAYJ. Upstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ).
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- up
- STAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstage 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of upstage
American and British speakers say upstage in essentially the same way: /əpˈsteɪdʒ/ in the US and /əpˈsteɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-STAYJ.
What does upstage mean?
- The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.
- At the rear of a stage.“The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.”
- Toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage.“The actor turned and walked upstage.”
- Away from the audience or camera.
Where does upstage come from?
From up- + stage. The figurative uses “haughty” and “to draw attention away” derive from actors moving to a higher and thus more visible position on a sloped stage.
Words that rhyme with upstage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upstage.
Questions about saying upstage
How do you pronounce upstage?
Say up-STAYJ. The American pronunciation is /əpˈsteɪdʒ/. In British English it is /əpˈsteɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstage?
Upstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ). Broken into parts: up · STAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say upstage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əpˈsteɪdʒ/ and the British form is /əpˈsteɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.