How to Pronounce Upholding

To pronounce "upholding", say UPH-old-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

UPH-old-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upholding”

"upholding" has 3 syllables: uph-old-ing. It rhymes with scolding and holding, if that helps it stick.

What does upholding mean?

verb

  1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
  2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling

noun

  1. The act by which something is upheld.

Words that rhyme with upholding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scoldingholdingwithholdingmoldingunfoldingbeholdinghandholdingfoldingshareholdinglandholdingmouldinggolding

Related words

maintaincontinuepreservesupportsustainingstrengtheningretainingretention

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upholding"?▾

"Upholding" has 3 syllables: uph · old · ing.

What does "upholding" mean?▾

Upholding: To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

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