How to Pronounce Upheaval

To pronounce "upheaval", say UPH-eav-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌpˈhi.vəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʌpˈhi.vəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “upheaval”

"upheaval" has 3 syllables: uph-eav-al. It rhymes with evil and primeval, if that helps it stick.

What does upheaval mean?

noun

  1. Change, from one state to another
  2. The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.

Synonyms

seismic shift

Words that rhyme with upheaval

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evilprimevalmedievalretrievalweevilshrievalcheval

Related words

upthrowupthrustturmoilagitationuplifthullabalooexcitementturbulence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upheaval"?▾

"Upheaval" has 3 syllables: uph · eav · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "upheaval"?▾

The IPA transcription of "upheaval" is /ʌpˈhi.vəl/.

What does "upheaval" mean?▾

Upheaval: Change, from one state to another

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