How to Pronounce "lap up"
expression
ˈɫæp/ /ˈəp
LAP-uhp
lˈæp/ /ˈʌp
LAP-up
Definition
To drink a liquid by using the tongue, like a cat or dog. It also means to enjoy or accept something eagerly, especially praise or attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæp/ /ˈəp
British English
lˈæp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAP-uhp
UK
LAP-up
Listen in Context
The kitten laps up the milk from the bowl.
Dogs lap up water quickly when they are thirsty.
He loves to lap up any praise from his teacher.
Reporters lapped up every word of her dramatic story.