English pronunciation
How to pronounce “upset”
Phonetic spelling
UHP-set
IPA /ˈəpˌsɛt/
Syllable stress
uhp·set
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “upset”?
u p s e t
“upset” is spelled U-P-S-E-T. It is pronounced UHP-set, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
She was upset when she lost her phone.
Don't upset the balance by adding too much salt.