How to pronounce upticks
Say it like UHP-tiks. Upticks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upticks 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.
- tiksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upticks
American and British speakers say upticks in essentially the same way: /ˈʌpˌtɪks/ in the US and /ˈʌpˌtɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHP-tiks.
What does upticks mean?
- plural of uptick How to pronounce uptick
Questions about saying upticks
How do you pronounce upticks?
Say UHP-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌtɪks/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upticks?
Upticks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say upticks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌpˌtɪks/ and the British form is /ˈʌpˌtɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.