How to Pronounce "upholstery"
word
əˈpoʊɫstɝi
uh-POHL-ster-ee
ʌpˈəʊlstəɹi
up-OHL-stuh-ree
Definition
The soft, padded covering on furniture such as chairs, sofas, or car seats, including the fabric, padding, and springs.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpoʊɫstɝi
British English
ʌpˈəʊlstəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-POHL-ster-ee
UK
up-OHL-stuh-ree
Listen in Context
The upholstery on this chair is very soft.
Our car needs new upholstery.
He works at an upholstery shop.
The cat scratched up the upholstery on the new couch.