How to Pronounce "read up on"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RED-UP-AWN or REED-UP-AWN
ɹiːd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
REED-UP-ON
Definition
To get information or learn about something by reading, usually to prepare or understand a topic better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹiːd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED-UP-AWN or REED-UP-AWN
UK
REED-UP-ON
Listen in Context
I need to read up on American history for my test.
She wants to read up on healthy eating.
Before buying a car, you should read up on different models.
I read up on that city before my trip—there’s so much to do there!