To pronounce "upscale", say UPSC-al-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"upscale" has 3 syllables: upsc-al-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.
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“2002 "This strategy [of rotating the garage with respect to the street] has become popular in many upscale housing developments nationwide primarily becaues it de-emphasizes the garage and makes the house look more like their traditional counterparts from the turn of the last century." — Sarah Susanka, Not So Big Solutions for Your Home”
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"Upscale" has 3 syllables: upsc · al · e.
Upscale: To increase in size, to scale up.
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