How to Pronounce Upgrades

To pronounce "upgrades", say UPGR-ad-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UPGR-ad-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “upgrades”

"upgrades" has 3 syllables: upgr-ad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does upgrades mean?

noun

  1. An upward grade or slope.
  2. An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

    “With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.”

verb

  1. To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components

    “When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.”

  2. To replace with something better.

    “I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.”

Words that rhyme with upgrades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadesclades

Related words

ascentriseclimbelevatepromoteraiseadvanceacclivity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upgrades"?▾

"Upgrades" has 3 syllables: upgr · ad · es.

What does "upgrades" mean?▾

Upgrades: An upward grade or slope.

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