How to Pronounce Change-up

To pronounce "change-up", say CHANG-eup — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “change-up”

"change-up" has 2 syllables: chang-eup. It rhymes with changeup, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: changeup — easy to mix up when writing.

What does change-up mean?

noun

  1. A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.

    “The pitcher had a devastating change-up.”

  2. (by extension) An unexpected event.

    “This RFQ is a real change-up.”

Synonyms

change of pace

Words that rhyme with change-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

change-of-pacechangeslowballjunkballfastballsubmarine

Frequently asked questions

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

"Change-up" has 2 syllables: chang · eup.

What is the IPA transcription of "change-up"?▾

The IPA transcription of "change-up" is /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/.

What does "change-up" mean?▾

Change-up: A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.

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