How to pronounce upstarting
Say it like UHP-star-ting. Upstarting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- star
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstarting 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.
- starGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upstarting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-stah-ting.
What does upstarting mean?
- present participle and gerund of upstart How to pronounce upstart
Questions about saying upstarting
How do you pronounce upstarting?
Say UHP-star-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌstɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌstɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstarting?
Upstarting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · star · ting.
Is upstarting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌpˌstɑːtɪŋ/ (UHP-stah-ting).