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upbeat

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "upbeat" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

upbeat

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upbeat is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, upbeat is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofupbeat

1noun
  • An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

    Example: "The conductor said: I give you three beats for nothing and then you come in on the upbeat."

1adjective
  • Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

    Example: "The notes are easy, but it's an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly."

  • Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

    Example: "He sounded upbeat when I talked to him."

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