How to Pronounce Upstaging

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

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3

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9

Letters

UPST-ag-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “upstaging”

"upstaging" has 3 syllables: upst-ag-ing.

What does upstaging 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.

noun

  1. A situation where somebody or something is upstaged.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "upstaging"?▾

"Upstaging" has 3 syllables: upst · ag · ing.

What does "upstaging" mean?▾

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

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