To pronounce "uphold", say UPH-old — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
uphold
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UPH-old
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"uphold" has 2 syllables: uph-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Uphold" has 2 syllables: uph · old.
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