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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'up' like in 'cup'. Make sure the vowel is short.
Then say 'grade' with a strong 'ay' sound as in 'day'.
Stress the first syllable 'up'.
up-gra-de (incorrect stress)
oop-grade (incorrect vowel)
up-gray-de (incorrect diphthong)
Start with 'up' similar to 'cup', ensuring a short 'ʌ' sound.
Pronounce 'grade' with 'ay' as in 'hay'.
Stress the second syllable 'grade'.
up-gra-de (incorrect stress)
oop-grade (incorrect vowel)
up-gray-de (incorrect diphthong)
In American English, 'upgrade' is stressed on the first syllable, while British English stresses the second syllable.
Start with an open mouth, then move to a more closed position as if you are saying 'ee'.
Yes, make sure the 'p' is crisp and not lost between sounds.
An improvement or enhancement to something.
/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd/
To reduce to a lower grade.
/ʌpˈɡreɪdəbəl/
Capable of being improved.
/ˈʌpˌɡreɪdɪŋ/
The act of improving.
Different stress and first vowel vs. 'downgrade'
Different suffix and stress vs. 'upgradable'
Different suffix and form vs. 'upgrading'
Practice emphasizing the correct syllable stress to distinguish between the American and British pronunciations.
Record yourself saying 'upgrade' and listen for accuracy in vowel sounds and stress.
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