How to Pronounce "well up"

expression

US

ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈəp

WEL-uhp

UK

wˈɛl/ /ˈʌp

WEL-up

Definition

To rise or fill up, usually referring to liquids or strong feelings, especially tears or emotions becoming visible.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈəp

British English

wˈɛl/ /ˈʌp

Simplified Pronunciation

US

WEL-uhp

UK

WEL-up

Listen in Context

Tears began to well up in her eyes.

Anger started to well up inside him.

She felt happiness well up as she heard the news.

When he saw his childhood home, memories started to well up.