How to Pronounce Bottom-up

To pronounce "bottom-up", say BOTT-om-up — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BOTT-om-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “bottom-up”

"bottom-up" has 3 syllables: bott-om-up.

What does bottom-up mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from multiple, small subunits to a single, large basic unit

Antonyms

top-down

Related words

grassrootsascconsultativeascendancyparticipatorybasisparticipativebase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bottom-up"?▾

"Bottom-up" has 3 syllables: bott · om · up.

What does "bottom-up" mean?▾

Bottom-up: Of, or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from multiple, small subunits to a single, large basic unit

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