How to Pronounce "screw up"
expression
ˈskɹu/ /ˈəp
SKROO-uhp
skɹˈuː/ /ˈʌp
sk-ROO-up
Definition
To make a big mistake or do something badly, often because of carelessness. It is an informal or slang expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹu/ /ˈəp
British English
skɹˈuː/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKROO-uhp
UK
sk-ROO-up
Listen in Context
I really screwed up on my test.
Be careful not to screw up this time.
He didn't mean to screw up the project.
Sorry, I totally screwed up—my bad!