How to Pronounce Upcoming

To pronounce "upcoming", say UPC-om-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

8

Letters

UPC-om-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upcoming”

"upcoming" has 3 syllables: upc-om-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does upcoming mean?

noun

  1. The act of coming up.
  2. Comeuppance; deserts

adjective

  1. Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.

    “The Federal budget lays out government spending for the upcoming budget year.”

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Words that rhyme with upcoming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrummingincoming

Related words

forthcomingfutureapproachingcomingimpendingimminentimminencesubsequent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upcoming"?▾

"Upcoming" has 3 syllables: upc · om · ing.

What does "upcoming" mean?▾

Upcoming: The act of coming up.

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