How to pronounce uptick
Say it like UHP-tik. Uptick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uptick 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.
- tikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uptick
American and British speakers say uptick in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌtɪk/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌtɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-tik.
What does uptick mean?
- A small increase or upward change in something that has been steady or declining.
- A stock market transaction or quote at a price above a preceding one.
Where does uptick come from?
From up- + tick.
Questions about saying uptick
How do you pronounce uptick?
Say UHP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uptick?
Uptick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say uptick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌtɪk/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌtɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.