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Try LingUp Now!Begin with the 'ʌ' as in 'cup'.
Move to 'p' by closing lips and let air out.
End with 'deɪt' by starting with 'd', then 'eɪ' as in 'say', ending with 't'.
abets (u-pdate)
apdate (up-dete)
ubdate (up-det)
same as American
same as American
The 'ʌ' is a short vowel, pronounced like 'uh' in 'cup', but distinct.
No, it is pronounced clearly as a 'd' sound.
Stress is on the first syllable, 'up'.
A change to make something more current.
/ˈʌpˌdeɪtər/
A person or thing that updates.
/ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
Having been modified with new information.
/ˈʌpˌdeɪts/
Plural of update.
Final 't' sound is strong in 'updater'.
Extra 'ɪd' sound in 'updated'.
's' sound in 'updates'.
Make sure to emphasize the 'up' to avoid confusion.
Ensure the 't' at the end is pronounced, especially in fast speech.
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