How to Pronounce Upas

To pronounce "upas", say UP-as — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Letters

UP-as

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"upas" has 2 syllables: up-as.

What does upas mean?

noun

  1. (usually countable) A tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, common in the forests of Java and the neighboring islands, with poisonous secretions.
  2. A virulent poison used in Java and the adjacent islands for poisoning arrows derived from the tree.

Synonyms

bohun upasupas tieute

Related words

mulberryantiarpurauaraucariansapucaiaaroeiraanamuacerola

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How many syllables are in "upas"?▾

"Upas" has 2 syllables: up · as.

What does "upas" mean?▾

Upas: (usually countable) A tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, common in the forests of Java and the neighboring islands, with poisonous secretions.

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