How to Pronounce Upbringing

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

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UPBR-ing-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upbringing”

"upbringing" has 3 syllables: upbr-ing-ing. It rhymes with ringing and bringing, if that helps it stick.

What does upbringing mean?

noun

  1. The traits acquired during one's childhood training
  2. The raising or training of a child.

    “Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.”

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Words that rhyme with upbringing

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ringingbringingswingingstingingclingingmudslingingflingingsingingspringingslingingstringingwringing

Related words

fosteringrearingfosteragenurtureraisingbreedingnurturingparenting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upbringing"?▾

"Upbringing" has 3 syllables: upbr · ing · ing.

What does "upbringing" mean?▾

Upbringing: The traits acquired during one's childhood training

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