How to Pronounce "raise the roof"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thee ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
rayz THE ROOF, rayz THE ROOF, rayz THE ROOF
Definition
To make a lot of noise in celebration, or to encourage a crowd to react excitedly, especially at parties or events. It can also mean to complain loudly in some contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thee ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF, RAYZ thuh ROOF
UK
rayz THE ROOF, rayz THE ROOF, rayz THE ROOF
Listen in Context
Let's raise the roof at the party tonight!
The fans raised the roof when their team scored a goal.
We could hear the music raising the roof down the street.
The band really raised the roof with their last song.