How to Pronounce "dope up"
expression
ˈdoʊp/ /ˈəp
DOHP up
dˈəʊp/ /ˈʌp
DOHP up
Definition
To give someone a lot of drugs or medication, often to make them sleepy or less aware. Commonly refers to using strong medicine or illegal drugs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊp/ /ˈəp
British English
dˈəʊp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHP up
UK
DOHP up
Listen in Context
The doctor had to dope up the patient before surgery.
They tried to dope up the dog so it would calm down.
He was completely doped up after taking painkillers.
They doped up the suspect to get him to talk.