To pronounce "upstairs", say UPST-airs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
upstairs
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UPST-airs
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"upstairs" has 2 syllables: upst-airs. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Upstairs" has 2 syllables: upst · airs.
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