How to pronounce upstream
Say it like uhp-STREEM. Upstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM).
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- uhp
- STREEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upstream pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- STREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of upstream
American and British speakers say upstream in essentially the same way: /ˌʌpˈstrim/ in the US and /ˌʌpˈstriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhp-STREEM.
What does upstream mean?
- in the direction against a stream's current
- toward the source or against the current
Where does upstream come from?
From up- + stream.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with upstream
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upstream.
Questions about saying upstream
How do you pronounce upstream?
Say uhp-STREEM. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌpˈstrim/. In British English it is /ˌʌpˈstriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upstream?
Upstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM). Broken into parts: uhp · STREEM.
Do Americans and Brits say upstream the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌpˈstrim/ and the British form is /ˌʌpˈstriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.