How to Pronounce "time is up"
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
TYM-iz-UHP
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
TYM-iz-UP
Definition
This expression means that there is no more time left to finish something, often used to signal the end of a test, activity, or deadline.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYM-iz-UHP
UK
TYM-iz-UP
Listen in Context
Time is up! Please put down your pencils.
Kids, your time is up for playing video games.
The teacher said our time is up for the test.
Sorry, but your time is up. You need to finish now.