uh-PREYE-zing
/əˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
uprising is pronounced uh-PREYE-zing (/əˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/). Uprising is a noun or verb referring to an organized rebellion or revolt against authority, or the act of rising up in protest. It often implies collective action by a group and can indicate a sudden, forceful challenge to established power. The term carries political and historical connotations and is commonly used in news, history, and social discourse.
Uprising is a noun or verb referring to an organized rebellion or revolt against authority, or the act of rising up in protest. It often implies collective action by a group and can indicate a sudden, forceful challenge to established power. The term carries political and historical connotations and is commonly used in news, history, and social discourse.
- You might stress the second syllable or misplace the primary stress on 'rise' rather than the initial syllable. Keep primary stress on the first syllable: UP-rising. - Some learners reduce the /ɪŋ/ to a quick /n/ or /ŋ/ without voicing; keep it clearly voiced as /ɪŋ/. - Mispronounce the /raɪ/ sequence; the diphthong should glide from /ɹ/ to /aɪ/ without breaking; avoid a monophthong-like /raː/ or /ɪ/ closing too soon. - The initial /ə/ or /ʌ/ should be followed by /p/ without extra vowel; avoid inserting an extra vowel between /ə/ and /p/. - Final /ŋ/ must be velar; many learners replace with /ŋk/ or /n/; practice by gently closing the back of the tongue to touch the soft palate.
"The uprising began after weeks of escalating tensions and was soon joined by thousands of citizens."
"Researchers described the uprising as a turning point in the region’s political landscape."
"Efforts to quell the uprising failed, leading to prolonged instability."
Pronounce as /ˈəpˌraɪzɪŋ/ in US, /ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/ in UK/AU. Start with a schwa plus p (əp), then a strong 'rise' sound /raɪz/, and finish with a light -ing /ɪŋ/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, with secondary emphasis on the 'rise' portion depending on context. Mouth positioning: lips relaxed for /ə/, lip rounding minimal for /ˈʌ/ or /ə/, tongue high for /raɪz/, soft palate closed for /z/, and final alveolar nasal /ŋ/.
Common errors include misplacing stress (overemphasizing the second syllable as in 'up-RIZ-ing'), mispronouncing the 'rise' as /raɪzɪŋ/ with too little length on /raɪ/ or softening /z/ into /s/. Another pitfall is not clearly articulating the final /ŋ/ (you might say 'ing' with a d-like nasal). Correction: practice /ˈəpˌraɪzɪŋ/ (US) or /ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/ (UK/AU), hold the final /ŋ/ with a velar nasal closure, and ensure the first syllable carries primary stress.
In US, /ˈəpˌraɪzɪŋ/ with a softer initial vowel (schwa) and a clear /ɹ/ following it; some speakers have a lighter /r/ depending on regional rhoticity. In UK/AU, /ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/ has a more open first vowel /ʌ/ and a smoother, non-rhotic or mildly rhotic /r/? typically rhoticity in British variants is variable; most treat 'r' softly. The /z/ remains voiced; final /ŋ/ is standard across dialects. Emphasis tends to be on the first syllable, but some contexts may shift stress slightly to highlight the rising portion.
Difficulties include managing the triplet of sounds: the dauphin /ə/ or /ʌ/ at the start, the /raɪ/ sequence with a long diphthong that blends into /z/, and the final /ɪŋ/ nasal that must stay distinct from a following syllable. The /ɹ/ sound in American English can be challenging for non-rhotic speakers, and keeping /z/ voicing clear before /ɪŋ/ requires controlled voicing. Also, aiming for correct stress on the first syllable while preserving smoothli- ness of the entire word requires practice.
A unique aspect is maintaining a crisp /z/ onset of the second syllable while transitioning quickly from the /raɪ/ diphthong. Many learners double the consonants or reduce the /z/ into /s/; avoid that by keeping a voiced /z/ and not lengthening the intervening vowel too much. Also ensure the final /ŋ/ is velar and not palatal; touch the back of the tongue to the soft palate for the nasal closure and release quickly into the next sound if connected speech.
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- US: /ˈəpˌraɪzɪŋ/; ensure the initial schwa is reduced and the second syllable carries secondary stress in phrases. - UK: /ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/; maintain slightly more open first vowel and a crisper /r/ after it when rhotic, but many will be non-rhotic in casual speech; practice linking with next word. - AU: /ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/; vowel quality in AU tends to a broader /ʌ/ and a strong, clear /z/. All: keep final /ŋ/ clear and not merged with following word; practice with connected speech.
Uprising derives from up- (a prefix denoting direction toward a higher position) combined with rise, the verb meaning to move upward or to increase. The sense of an organized movement against authority developed in English during the 17th–19th centuries, echoing revolts and rebellions in political discourse. The noun usage typically refers to collective action by people rising against oppression or oppression or government, while the verb form (less common) emphasizes the act of rising up or engaging in revolt. Earliest uses appear in political writings and history texts, where uprisings are described as pivotal moments in a conflict or social change. Over time, the term broadened to include any social movement where people collectively rise to challenge the status quo, not always with violent outcome. In modern usage, ‘uprising’ often appears in journalism, academic analysis, and discussions of civil resistance, with an emphasis on grassroots participation and spontaneous mobilization.
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