How to Pronounce "upon"
word
/əˈpɑn/
uh-PAHN
/əpˈɒn/
uh-PON
Definition
A formal or literary preposition meaning 'on', 'on top of', or 'immediately after'. Often used in written or formal English instead of 'on' or 'after'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɑn/
British English
/əpˈɒn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAHN
UK
uh-PON
Listen in Context
Place the book upon the table.
She smiled upon hearing the news.
The cat jumped upon the chair.
Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk.