To pronounce "put-upon", say PUT-up-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PUT-up-on
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"put-upon" has 3 syllables: put-up-on.
adjective
"Put-upon" has 3 syllables: put · up · on.
Put-upon: Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.
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