How to Pronounce "scrub up"

expression

US

ˈskɹəb/ /ˈəp

SKRUHB-uHP

UK

skɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp

skRUB-UHP

Definition

To wash your hands and arms very thoroughly, especially before a medical operation. Informally, it can also mean to get clean and presentable.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈskɹəb/ /ˈəp

British English

skɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKRUHB-uHP

UK

skRUB-UHP

Listen in Context

Doctors always scrub up before surgery.

Please scrub up before coming to the dinner table.

Nurses must scrub up to prevent infection.

I'm going to scrub up before we head out—give me five minutes.