How to Pronounce "rile up"
expression
ˈɹaɪɫ/ /ˈəp
RYEL-up
ɹˈaɪl/ /ˈʌp
RYLE-up
Definition
To make someone angry, excited, or very upset, often on purpose or by saying something provocative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈaɪl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYEL-up
UK
RYLE-up
Listen in Context
Don't rile up your little brother before bedtime.
The speech riled up the whole crowd.
Please don't rile up the dog.
She loves to rile up her friends with silly jokes.