How to Pronounce "run it up"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
RUN-it-UP
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
run-IT-UP
Definition
To increase an amount, especially a score, price, or total, often rapidly or to a high level. It can also be used informally to mean spending a lot, especially with money or bills.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-it-UP
UK
run-IT-UP
Listen in Context
They kept scoring to run it up in the second half.
I accidentally ran it up and spent too much money on dinner.
If you keep adding toppings, you'll run it up fast.
Let's go out tonight and run it up on the dance floor!