How to pronounce upstarts
Say it like up-STARTS. Upstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STARTS).
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- up
- STARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstarts 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.
- STARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of upstarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: up-STAHTS.
What does upstarts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of upstart How to pronounce upstart
Words that rhyme with upstarts
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Questions about saying upstarts
How do you pronounce upstarts?
Say up-STARTS. The American pronunciation is /əpˈstɑrts/. In British English it is /əpˈstɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstarts?
Upstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STARTS). Broken into parts: up · STARTS.
Is upstarts 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 /əpˈstɑːts/ (up-STAHTS).