The definition of upspeak in the dictionary is to start speaking; to speak louder or with rising intonation.

What is the meaning of upspeak?

: uptalk Speak with confidence. Lots of people have speech patterns that convey uncertainty. Eliminate upspeak—giving the last syllable a higher inflection. —

What is another name for upspeak?

In other words, upspeak (also known as uptalk, rising inflection, or high rising intonation) turns every sentence into a question.