How to Pronounce "scrape up"
expression
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈəp
SKRAYP-uhp
skɹˈeɪp/ /ˈʌp
sk-RAYP-up
Definition
To collect or gather something, usually money or resources, with difficulty or effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈəp
British English
skɹˈeɪp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRAYP-uhp
UK
sk-RAYP-up
Listen in Context
I had to scrape up enough money to buy a ticket.
Can you scrape up some volunteers for the event?
They managed to scrape up a team for the tournament.
She finally scraped up enough courage to speak in public.