How to Pronounce Upstage

To pronounce "upstage", say UPST-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “upstage”

"upstage" has 3 syllables: upst-ag-e. It rhymes with assuage and engage, if that helps it stick.

What does upstage mean?

noun

  1. The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.

verb

  1. To draw attention away from others, especially on-stage.

    “She only wore that dress to upstage everyone.”

  2. To force other actors to face away from the audience by staying upstage.

adjective

  1. At the rear of a stage.

    “The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.”

Words that rhyme with upstage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuageengageoutrageragestagegaugegagepagerampagedisengageplagegreige

Related words

downstageunderstagepostsceniumprosceniumbackendstage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upstage"?▾

"Upstage" has 3 syllables: upst · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "upstage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "upstage" is /ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "upstage" mean?▾

Upstage: The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.

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