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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable on
  • 4 letters
Syllables
up-on: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: up-ON.
Pronunciation
/əpˈɑn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide upon into syllables?

upon divides as up-on. up-on: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in upon?

Upon has 2 syllables (up-on).

Which syllable is stressed in upon?

The stressed syllable in upon is on. The 2nd syllable is stressed: up-ON.

How do you pronounce upon?

/əpˈɑn/ in American English.