How to Pronounce "upbringing"
word
ˈəpˌbɹɪŋɪŋ
UHP-bring-ing
ʌpbɹˈɪŋɪŋ
up-BRING-ing
Definition
The way parents or caregivers raise and educate a child, including values, manners, and habits learned at home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəpˌbɹɪŋɪŋ
British English
ʌpbɹˈɪŋɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-bring-ing
UK
up-BRING-ing
Listen in Context
Her upbringing taught her to be polite.
He had a strict upbringing.
Your upbringing influences your future.
Despite his tough upbringing, he became very successful.