How to Pronounce "upsets"
word
/ˈəpˌsɛts/, /əpˈsɛts/
up-SETS
/ʌpˈsɛts/
up-SETS
Definition
‘Upsets’ is the third person singular form of 'upset' (verb), meaning to make someone sad, worried, or angry. In sports, ‘upsets’ refers to surprising victories by an underdog.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəpˌsɛts/, /əpˈsɛts/
British English
/ʌpˈsɛts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
up-SETS
UK
up-SETS
Listen in Context
Loud music upsets the baby.
Spicy food sometimes upsets my stomach.
Bad news upsets her easily.
It really upsets me when people are rude.