How to Pronounce "call up"

expression

US

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəp

KAWL-UP

UK

kˈɔːl/ /ˈʌp

KAWL-UP

Definition

To contact someone by phone, or to make someone think of something from the past. It can also mean to officially ask someone to join an activity, such as the army or a sports team.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəp

British English

kˈɔːl/ /ˈʌp

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KAWL-UP

UK

KAWL-UP

Listen in Context

I will call up my friend tonight.

Hearing that song calls up happy memories.

The army called up new recruits last month.

Can you call up Emma and ask her to join us for dinner?