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upper-class

/ˈʌpəɹˌklæs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables
up-per--class
IPA
/ˈʌpəɹˌklæs/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a high social position.

adj

Aristocratic.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈʌpəɹˌklæs/
  • British English: /ˈʌpəˌklɑːs/

Phrases

upper-classness middle-class upper class working-class

Frequently Paired Words

middle-class upper class working-class

Questions

How do you pronounce upper-class?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʌpəɹˌklæs/.
What does upper-class mean?
Of a high social position.

How to pronounce upper-class

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈʌpəɹˌklæs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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