How to Pronounce "pick up speed"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈspid
PIK-uP-SPEED
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /spˈiːd
PIK-UP-SPEED
Definition
To start moving faster or to accelerate, often used for vehicles, people, or processes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈspid
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /spˈiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uP-SPEED
UK
PIK-UP-SPEED
Listen in Context
The train began to pick up speed after leaving the station.
You should pick up speed if you want to catch the bus.
The runner started to pick up speed in the last lap.
Things really picked up speed once we got everyone working together.