How to pronounce upsilon
cs-term contested
upsilon is most commonly pronounced "up sih lon" (/ˈʌpsɪlɒn/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
Greek letter υ; "UP-sih-lon" vs "yoop-SY-lun".
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "yoop sigh lun"
/juːpˈsaɪlən/
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How do you pronounce upsilon?
upsilon is pronounced "up sih lon" (/ˈʌpsɪlɒn/). Greek letter υ; "UP-sih-lon" vs "yoop-SY-lun".
What is the IPA for upsilon?
The IPA for upsilon is /ˈʌpsɪlɒn/, respelled "up sih lon".
Is upsilon sometimes pronounced "yoop sigh lun"?
Yes — "yoop sigh lun" (/juːpˈsaɪlən/) is one of the alternate readings of upsilon in active use.
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