How to Pronounce "upwind"
word
ʌpˈwɪnd
up-WIND
ˈʌpwɪnd
UP-wind
Definition
In the direction from which the wind is blowing; toward the source of the wind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʌpˈwɪnd
British English
ˈʌpwɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
up-WIND
UK
UP-wind
Listen in Context
The boat is sailing upwind right now.
We set up our tent upwind from the campfire.
Always walk upwind to avoid the smell.
The hikers moved upwind so the smoke wouldn’t bother them.