How to pronounce uptalk
Say it like UHP-tawk. Uptalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- tawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uptalk 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.
- tawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uptalk
American and British speakers say uptalk in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌtɔk/ in the US and /ˈʌptɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-tawk.
What does uptalk mean?
- Speech that has a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; upspeak.
- To speak with a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; to upspeak.
Where does uptalk come from?
From up- + talk.
Questions about saying uptalk
How do you pronounce uptalk?
Say UHP-tawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌtɔk/. In British English it is /ˈʌptɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uptalk?
Uptalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · tawk.
Do Americans and Brits say uptalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌtɔk/ and the British form is /ˈʌptɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.