How to pronounce uptalking
Say it like UHP-taw-king. Uptalking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- taw
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uptalking 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uptalking
American and British speakers say uptalking in essentially the same way: /ˈəpˌtɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌptɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-taw-king.
What does uptalking mean?
Where does uptalking come from?
From uptalk + -ing.
Questions about saying uptalking
How do you pronounce uptalking?
Say UHP-taw-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈəpˌtɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌptɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uptalking?
Uptalking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · taw · king.
Do Americans and Brits say uptalking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈəpˌtɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌptɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.