To pronounce "top-up", say TOP-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"top-up" has 2 syllables: top-up. It rhymes with popup and pop-up, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
“English university students will have to pay top-up fees.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Top-up" has 2 syllables: top · up.
Top-up: An addition.
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