How to pronounce upwind
Say it like up-WIND. Upwind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIND).
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- up
- WIND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upwind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of upwind
American and British speakers say upwind in essentially the same way: /ʌpˈwɪnd/ in the US and /ʌpˈwɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-WIND.
What does upwind mean?
- Exposed to the wind.
- In the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Where does upwind come from?
From up- + wind.
Words that rhyme with upwind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of upwind.
Questions about saying upwind
How do you pronounce upwind?
Say up-WIND. The American pronunciation is /ʌpˈwɪnd/. In British English it is /ʌpˈwɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upwind?
Upwind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIND). Broken into parts: up · WIND.
Do Americans and Brits say upwind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌpˈwɪnd/ and the British form is /ʌpˈwɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.