How to Pronounce Upending

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

upending

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

UP-end-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upending”

"upending" has 3 syllables: up-end-ing. It rhymes with appending, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: appending — easy to mix up when writing.

What does upending mean?

verb

  1. To end up; to set on end.
  2. To tip or turn over.

    “When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both.”

noun

  1. An act of overthrowing or turning over.

Words that rhyme with upending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appending

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upending"?▾

"Upending" has 3 syllables: up · end · ing.

What does "upending" mean?▾

Upending: To end up; to set on end.

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