How to Pronounce "rake up"
expression
ˈɹeɪk/ /ˈəp
RAYK-uhp
ɹˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp
RAYK-up
Definition
To mention unpleasant or past things that people may want to forget, often in a way that causes trouble or discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪk/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYK-uhp
UK
RAYK-up
Listen in Context
Please don't rake up what happened last year.
Why do you always rake up my mistakes?
He tried not to rake up old arguments.
Every time we meet, she somehow manages to rake up something embarrassing from my past.