uproar

/ˈʌprɔːr/

Syllables up·roar

Stress UP-roar

Phonics Breakdown

up

/ʌp/

short u

roar

/rɔːr/

r-controlled or

Meaning

a loud noise or strong public anger or protest

Sound Reference

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up=/ʌp/(up) + roar=/rɔːr/(roar)

Example

The announcement caused an uproar among the crowd.