How to Pronounce Upsilon

To pronounce "upsilon", say UPS-il-on — 3 syllables, IPA /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/juːpˈsaɪ.lən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “upsilon”

"upsilon" has 3 syllables: ups-il-on.

What does upsilon mean?

noun

  1. The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.
  2. (particle physics) An upsilon meson, or bottomonium.

Synonyms

ypsilon

Related words

gammathetaiotakoppaleptonicosagonoctaeteristwenty-second

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upsilon"?▾

"Upsilon" has 3 syllables: ups · il · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "upsilon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "upsilon" is /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/.

What does "upsilon" mean?▾

Upsilon: The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

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