How to Pronounce Oneupmanship

To pronounce "oneupmanship", say ON-eupm-ansh-ip — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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12

Letters

ON-eupm-ansh-ip

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💡 Tip for remembering “oneupmanship

"oneupmanship" has 4 syllables: on-eupm-ansh-ip.

What does oneupmanship mean?

noun

  1. The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.

    They are bent on one-upmanship. I think it's hopeless to try to stop them.

  2. A succession of instances of outdoing a competitor.

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How many syllables are in "oneupmanship"?

"Oneupmanship" has 4 syllables: on · eupm · ansh · ip.

What does "oneupmanship" mean?

Oneupmanship: The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.

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