How to Pronounce "stack up"

expression

US

ˈstæk/ /ˈəp

STAK-uhp

UK

stˈæk/ /ˈʌp

STAK-up

Definition

'Stack up' means to form a pile or accumulate over time. It can also mean to compare or measure up against something else.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈstæk/ /ˈəp

British English

stˈæk/ /ˈʌp

Simplified Pronunciation

US

STAK-uhp

UK

STAK-up

Listen in Context

The dirty dishes started to stack up in the sink.

My homework is starting to stack up.

Boxes stack up quickly in the warehouse.

Emails just stack up if you don't check them every day.