How to Pronounce "upperclassmen"
word
ˌʌpɚˈklæsmən
UHP-er-KLAS-muhn
ˌʌpəˈklɑːsmən
UHP-uh-KLAHSS-muhn
Definition
Students in the higher levels of high school or college, usually juniors and seniors, as opposed to freshmen or underclassmen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌʌpɚˈklæsmən
British English
ˌʌpəˈklɑːsmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-er-KLAS-muhn
UK
UHP-uh-KLAHSS-muhn
Listen in Context
The upperclassmen helped the new students find their classes.
Only upperclassmen can join this advanced math club.
Some upperclassmen tutor freshmen after school.
The upperclassmen always get the best parking spots on campus.