How to Pronounce "double up as"
expression
ˈdəbəɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
DUH-buhl UP az
dˈʌbəl/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs
DUH-buhl UP as
Definition
To have one thing, person, or place serve two different functions at the same time; when something is used as or acts as something else in addition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəbəɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
dˈʌbəl/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-buhl UP az
UK
DUH-buhl UP as
Listen in Context
This sofa doubles up as a bed.
My phone doubles up as a flashlight.
The guest room doubles up as a study.
Those boxes double up as seats during parties.