How to Pronounce "fess up"
expression
ˈfɛs/ /ˈəp
FESS-uhp
fˈɛs/ /ˈʌp
FESS-uhp
Definition
To admit or tell the truth about something, especially something you did wrong; an informal way to say 'confess' or 'admit'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛs/ /ˈəp
British English
fˈɛs/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FESS-uhp
UK
FESS-uhp
Listen in Context
Just fess up if you broke the vase.
He finally decided to fess up about cheating on the test.
If you fess up now, the punishment will be less.
Come on, just fess up—we all know you ate the last cookie.