How to Pronounce "update"
word
/ˈəpˌdeɪt/, /əpˈdeɪt/
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)
/ˈʌpˌdeɪt/, /ʌpˈdeɪt/
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)
Definition
To make something more current by adding new information or changing it; also, the new information or the act of doing so.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəpˌdeɪt/, /əpˈdeɪt/
British English
/ˈʌpˌdeɪt/, /ʌpˈdeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)
UK
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)
Listen in Context
Please update your address if you have moved.
I got a software update last night.
Can you update me on the project?
There’s a new security update available—don’t forget to install it.