How to Pronounce Upstaged

To pronounce "upstaged", say UPST-ag-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

UPST-ag-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “upstaged”

"upstaged" has 3 syllables: upst-ag-ed. It rhymes with enraged and engaged, if that helps it stick.

What does upstaged mean?

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.

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Words that rhyme with upstaged

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enragedengagedoutrageddisengagedcagedagedassuagedstagedteenagedwagedpagedgauged

Related words

outshinedoutshoneoutplayedoutdoneoutclassedoutmatchedovershadowedoutranked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upstaged"?▾

"Upstaged" has 3 syllables: upst · ag · ed.

What does "upstaged" mean?▾

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

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