How do you pronounce "upholstered"?

In American English: /əˈpoʊlstɝd/ (uh-POHLST-urd). In British English: /ʌpˈəʊlstəd/ (uhp-OHLST-uhd). In Canadian English: /əˈpoʊlstɝd/ (uh-POHLST-urd). In Australian English: /ʌpˈəʊlstəd/ (uhp-OHLST-uhd).

Is "upholstered" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈpoʊlstɝd/ (uh-POHLST-urd), while in British English it's /ʌpˈəʊlstəd/ (uhp-OHLST-uhd).

How to Pronounce "upholstered"

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upholstered

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/əˈpoʊlstɝd/

uh-POHLST-urd

Syllable Breakdown

əup·poʊlsthol·ɝdstered

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