How to Pronounce “update

word

/ˈəpˌdeɪt/, /əpˈdeɪt/
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)
/ˈʌpˌdeɪt/, /ʌpˈdeɪt/
UHP-dayt (noun), uhp-DAYT (verb)

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

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.

I’ll update you as soon as I hear anything.