How to Pronounce "talk up"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈəp
TAWK-uhp
tˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp
TAWK-up
Definition
To describe someone or something in a very positive way, often to make them seem better or more important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK-uhp
UK
TAWK-up
Listen in Context
She always talks up her sister's cooking.
My friend talked up the movie before we saw it.
The saleswoman talked up the new phone to make a sale.
He really talked up the company at the interview to impress the managers.