How to Pronounce Upstream

To pronounce "upstream", say UPSTR-eam — 2 syllables. 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

UPSTR-eam

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💡 Tip for remembering “upstream”

"upstream" has 2 syllables: upstr-eam. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does upstream mean?

noun

  1. Part of the river towards the upstream direction.
  2. (open-source software) The original developers or maintainers of software.

verb

  1. To stream upward.
  2. (open-source software) To have (a software library, patch, etc.) accepted by the original developers of the related software, so that they maintain and distribute it.

    “I'd be more than happy to upstream your patch.”

adjective

  1. In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver
  2. Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling

Antonyms

downstream

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Words that rhyme with upstream

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

upriverdownstreamheadwaterheadwatersdownwindupwindupshiftabove

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upstream"?▾

"Upstream" has 2 syllables: upstr · eam.

What does "upstream" mean?▾

Upstream: Part of the river towards the upstream direction.

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