How to Pronounce "uprising"
word
ˈəˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/, /əˈpɹaɪzɪŋ
UH-pry-zing
ˈʌpɹaɪzɪŋ
UP-ry-zing
Definition
An uprising is when a group of people fights against authority or those in power, usually to change something important in their society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/, /əˈpɹaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈʌpɹaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UH-pry-zing
UK
UP-ry-zing
Listen in Context
The people started an uprising against the king.
The uprising lasted for three days before it ended.
There was an uprising in the city.
The government quickly put down the uprising.