How to Pronounce Update

To pronounce "update", say UPD-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UPD-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “update”

"update" has 3 syllables: upd-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does update mean?

noun

  1. An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.

    “He gave me an update on the situation in New York.”

  2. A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.

    “I just made an update to the Wikipedia article on guerillas.”

verb

  1. To bring (a thing) up to date.

    “I need to update my records to take account of the most recent transaction.”

  2. To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

    “Update me on what happened while I was away.”

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Words that rhyme with update

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

amendedmodernizemodifyadditionmodifiedadjustadjustmentupgradable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "update"?▾

"Update" has 3 syllables: upd · at · e.

What does "update" mean?▾

Update: An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.

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