How to Pronounce "bubble up"
expression
ˈbəbəɫ/ /ˈəp
BUH-buhl UHP
bˈʌbəl/ /ˈʌp
BUB-uhl UP
Definition
To rise to the surface like bubbles in liquid, or (figuratively) for feelings, ideas, or problems to appear or become noticeable after being hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəbəɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈʌbəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-buhl UHP
UK
BUB-uhl UP
Listen in Context
Water will bubble up if you heat it.
Sometimes old memories bubble up unexpectedly.
Gas can bubble up from the mud at the bottom of the lake.
Whenever we talk about the past, a lot of emotions bubble up.