To pronounce "up-and-down", say UP-andd-own — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UP-andd-own
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"up-and-down" has 3 syllables: up-andd-own.
"Up-and-down" has 3 syllables: up · andd · own.
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