How to Pronounce "soup up"
expression
ˈsup/ /ˈəp
SOOP-uhp
sˈuːp/ /ˈʌp
SOOP-up
Definition
To modify something, especially a car or machine, to make it more powerful, faster, or better performing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsup/ /ˈəp
British English
sˈuːp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOOP-uhp
UK
SOOP-up
Listen in Context
He wants to soup up his car to make it faster.
They decided to soup up the old computer instead of buying a new one.
Can you soup up this engine?
I love how he souped up his bike—it looks awesome now.