How to pronounce upturns
Say it like UHP-turnz. Upturns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpˌtɝnz/UHP-turnz
UK British/ˈʌpˌtɜːnz/UHP-turnz
- UHP
- turnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upturns 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.
- turnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of upturns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-turnz.
What does upturns mean?
noun
- plural of upturn How to pronounce upturn
- third-person singular simple present indicative of upturn How to pronounce upturn
Questions about saying upturns
How do you pronounce upturns?
Say UHP-turnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌtɝnz/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌtɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upturns?
Upturns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · turnz.
Is upturns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌpˌtɜːnz/ (UHP-turnz).