How to Pronounce "freshen up"
expression
ˈfɹɛʃən/ /ˈəp
FRESH-en-UP
fɹˈɛʃən/ /ˈʌp
fresh-EN-UP
Definition
To quickly wash, tidy yourself, or make yourself feel cleaner and more presentable, especially before an activity or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɛʃən/ /ˈəp
British English
fɹˈɛʃən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRESH-en-UP
UK
fresh-EN-UP
Listen in Context
I need to freshen up before dinner.
She went to the bathroom to freshen up.
We have time to freshen up before the meeting.
Let me freshen up real quick and I'll be ready to go.