How to Pronounce Upholstery

To pronounce "upholstery", say UPH-olst-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɐl.stɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈpɐl.stɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “upholstery”

"upholstery" has 3 syllables: uph-olst-ery.

What does upholstery mean?

noun

  1. The craft or business of upholstering furniture.
  2. The materials used in upholstering furniture.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upholstery"?▾

"Upholstery" has 3 syllables: uph · olst · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "upholstery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "upholstery" is /əˈpɐl.stɹi/.

What does "upholstery" mean?▾

Upholstery: The craft or business of upholstering furniture.

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