upkeep
UHP-KEEP
uhpkeep
/ˈʌpˌkip/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “upkeep” is spelled “uhpkeep”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | uh | p | k | ee | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ʌ/ | /p/ | /k/ | /i/ | /p/ |
English writes “upkeep” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“uhpkeep” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “upkeep”
keepsleepdeepasleepcheapsheepcreepjeepsweepleap
“upkeep” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “upkeep”?
“upkeep” is pronounced UHP-KEEP — IPA /ˈʌpˌkip/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “uhpkeep”.
How many syllables are in “upkeep”?
“upkeep” has 2 syllables: UHP-KEEP (the capitalized syllable is stressed).