How to Pronounce "lather up"
expression
ˈɫæðɝ/ /ˈəp
LAH-thur UP
ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌp
LATH-uh UP
Definition
To cover your body or something else with soap or another cleanser that creates foam or bubbles, usually before rinsing off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæðɝ/ /ˈəp
British English
ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-thur UP
UK
LATH-uh UP
Listen in Context
You should lather up with soap to get rid of germs.
Don’t forget to lather up your hands before eating.
He always lathers up before shaving his beard.
"Time to lather up!" the mother called to her kids before bath time.