Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

upland

/ˈʌplənd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables
up-land
IPA
/ˈʌplənd/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.

noun

The country, as contrasted with the town.

Obsolete

adj

Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.

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Etymology

From Middle English upland, from Old English ūpland (“the country”); equivalent to up- + land. The word as an adjective developed in Middle English.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈʌplənd/
  • British English: /ˈʌplənd/

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Questions

How do you pronounce upland?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʌplənd/.
What does upland mean?
The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.
Where does upland come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce upland

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