How do you pronounce "upkeep"?

In American English: /ˈʌpˌkiːp/ (UHP-keep). In British English: /ˈʌpkiːp/ (UHPK-eep). In Canadian English: /ˈʌpˌkiːp/ (UHP-keep). In Australian English: /ˈʌpkiːp/ (UHPK-eep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌpˌkiːp/ (UHP-keep), while in British English it's /ˈʌpkiːp/ (UHPK-eep).

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upkeep

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/ˈʌpˌkiːp/

UHP-keep

Syllable Breakdown

ʌpup·kiːpkeep

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