How to Pronounce "call up"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəp
KAWL-UP
kˈɔːl/ /ˈʌp
KAWL-UP
Definition
To contact someone by phone, or to make someone think of something from the past. It can also mean to officially ask someone to join an activity, such as the army or a sports team.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL-UP
UK
KAWL-UP
Listen in Context
I will call up my friend tonight.
Hearing that song calls up happy memories.
The army called up new recruits last month.
Can you call up Emma and ask her to join us for dinner?