How to Pronounce "speed up"
expression
ˈspid/ /ˈəp
SPEED-uhp
spˈiːd/ /ˈʌp
speed-UP
Definition
To make something move or happen faster; to increase speed or rate. Used for physical movement and for processes or events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspid/ /ˈəp
British English
spˈiːd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEED-uhp
UK
speed-UP
Listen in Context
Can you speed up? We're late.
The car began to speed up on the highway.
We need to speed up production to meet demand.
This old laptop really needs something to speed it up.