How to Pronounce Upgrading

To pronounce "upgrading", say UPGR-ad-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

9

Letters

UPGR-ad-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upgrading”

"upgrading" has 3 syllables: upgr-ad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does upgrading mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The process by which something is upgraded.

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Words that rhyme with upgrading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraiding

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upgrading"?▾

"Upgrading" has 3 syllables: upgr · ad · ing.

What does "upgrading" mean?▾

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

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