How to Pronounce “upset”
word
/ˈəpˌsɛt/, /əpˈsɛt/
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
/ʌpˈsɛt/
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəpˌsɛt/, /əpˈsɛt/
British English
/ʌpˈsɛt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
UK
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
Listen in Context
She was upset after losing her favorite toy.
Try not to get upset about small things.
There was a big upset in the soccer game last night.
Don’t let it upset you so much. Things will get better.