How to pronounce upstanding
Say it like UHP-stan-ding. Upstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpˌstændɪŋ/UHP-stan-ding
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- UHP
- stan
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstanding 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.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does upstanding mean?
adjective
- Honest; reputable; respectable.“An upstanding merchant will exchange a faulty product.”
- Standing up.“Please be upstanding for His Worship the Mayor.”
- present participle and gerund of upstand
Where does upstanding come from?
From up- + standing.
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Questions about saying upstanding
How do you pronounce upstanding?
Say UHP-stan-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌstændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstanding?
Upstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · stan · ding.