How to Pronounce “uptight

word

/əpˈtaɪt/
uhp-TYT
/ʌptˈaɪt/
uhp-TYT

IPA Transcription

American English

/əpˈtaɪt/

British English

/ʌptˈaɪt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uhp-TYT

UK

uhp-TYT

Listen in Context

He gets uptight before big tests.

My sister is very uptight about her grades.

Don't be so uptight! Just relax.

She's a bit uptight when meeting new people.