How to Pronounce "yield up"

expression

ˈjiɫd/ /ˈəp

YEELD-UP

jˈiːld/ /ˈʌp

YEELD-UP

Definition

To give or hand something over, often reluctantly or because you are forced to, especially after resisting. It can also mean to reveal or disclose something hidden.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈjiɫd/ /ˈəp

British English

jˈiːld/ /ˈʌp

Simplified Pronunciation

YEELD-UP

Listen in Context

They refused to yield up the documents.

The search finally yielded up the missing keys.

He was forced to yield up his seat to the elderly woman.

Even after hours of questioning, the suspect wouldn't yield up any information.