Upstep
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upstep is a noun meaning An upward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
Meaning
An upward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
More Meanings
- To apply an upward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
Word Forms
- upsteps
- upstepping
- upstepped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upspeak, uptalk, upspeaker, inflection, intonation, upskip.
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