How to Pronounce "even up"
expression
ˈivɪn/ /ˈəp
EE-vin UP
ˈiːvən/ /ˈʌp
EE-vuhn UP
Definition
To make things equal or fair, especially by removing differences or balancing amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈivɪn/ /ˈəp
British English
ˈiːvən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-vin UP
UK
EE-vuhn UP
Listen in Context
Let's even up the teams so both sides have the same number of players.
He paid for my lunch, so I want to even up by buying him dinner.
The score was 2-2 after they managed to even up in the last minute.
I forgot to pay for half the bill last time. Let me even up now.