How to Pronounce "shook up"
expression
ˈʃʊk/ /ˈəp
SHOOK-UP
ʃˈʊk/ /ˈʌp
shOOK-UP
Definition
Feeling disturbed, upset, or emotionally affected, often after a surprising or shocking event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊk/ /ˈəp
British English
ʃˈʊk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOK-UP
UK
shOOK-UP
Listen in Context
She was shook up after the car accident.
He felt shook up by the bad news.
I'm still shook up about what happened yesterday.
He tried to act normal, but you could tell he was really shook up.