How to Pronounce "psych up"

expression

ˈsaɪk/ /ˈəp

SYKE-up

sˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp

SYKE-up

Definition

To mentally prepare yourself or motivate someone else for a challenging task, event, or performance.

American English

ˈsaɪk/ /ˈəp

British English

sˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp

SYKE-up

I need to psych up before my big exam.

The coach helped the team psych up for the game.

She likes to listen to music to psych up before her speech.

I had to psych myself up just to make that phone call.