How to Pronounce Upbraiding

To pronounce "upbraiding", say UPBR-aid-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

UPBR-aid-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upbraiding”

"upbraiding" has 3 syllables: upbr-aid-ing.

What does upbraiding mean?

verb

  1. To criticize severely.
  2. (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach

noun

  1. An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.

adjective

  1. Reproachful; chiding; censorious.

Synonyms

cast up

Related words

castigationearfulgoing-overexprobrativeobjurgatoryreproachablerated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upbraiding"?▾

"Upbraiding" has 3 syllables: upbr · aid · ing.

What does "upbraiding" mean?▾

Upbraiding: To criticize severely.

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