How do you pronounce "upstate"?

In American English: /ˈʌpˈsteɪt/ (UHP-STAYT). In British English: /ʌpstˈeɪt/ (uhpst-AYT). In Canadian English: /ˈʌpˈsteɪt/ (UHP-STAYT). In Australian English: /ʌpstˈeɪt/ (uhpst-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌpˈsteɪt/ (UHP-STAYT), while in British English it's /ʌpstˈeɪt/ (uhpst-AYT).

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upstate

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/ˈʌpˈsteɪt/

UHP-STAYT

Syllable Breakdown

ʌpup·steɪtstate

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