How to pronounce upvoting
Say it like UHP-voh-ting. Upvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- voh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upvoting 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.
- vohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upvoting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHP-voh-ting.
What does upvoting mean?
- present participle and gerund of upvote
Questions about saying upvoting
How do you pronounce upvoting?
Say UHP-voh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpˌvoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpˌvəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upvoting?
Upvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · voh · ting.
Is upvoting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʌpˌvəʊtɪŋ/ (UHP-voh-ting).