How to pronounce upswing
Say it like UHP-swing. Upswing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce upswing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- UHP
- swing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upswing 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.
- swingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upswing
American and British speakers say upswing in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌpswɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-swing.
Other ways to say upswing
Upswing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- up-SWING /əpˈswɪŋ/
What does upswing mean?
- An upward swing.
- An upward trend or an increase in activity.“Newspapers reported an upswing in the company's sales last month.”
- To swing upward.
Where does upswing come from?
From up- + swing.
Questions about saying upswing
How do you pronounce upswing?
Say UHP-swing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpswɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upswing?
Upswing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · swing.
Do Americans and Brits say upswing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌpswɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.