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.