How to Pronounce "own up"
expression
ˈoʊn/ /ˈəp
OHN-UP
ˈəʊn/ /ˈʌp
OHN-UP
Definition
To admit that you have done something wrong, especially when it is difficult to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊn/ /ˈəp
British English
ˈəʊn/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHN-UP
UK
OHN-UP
Listen in Context
You should own up if you broke the window.
It's hard for him to own up to his mistakes.
Who will own up to eating the cake?
She finally owned up after everyone found out the truth.