How to Pronounce "up for reelection"
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ɹiɪˈɫɛkʃən
UHP fer ree-uh-LEK-shun
ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː/ /ɹiːlˈɛkʃən
UP faw ree-uh-LEK-shun
Definition
Describes someone, usually a politician, who is currently seeking to be elected again to the same position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ɹiɪˈɫɛkʃən
British English
ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː/ /ɹiːlˈɛkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP fer ree-uh-LEK-shun
UK
UP faw ree-uh-LEK-shun
Listen in Context
The mayor is up for reelection this year.
She announced she will be up for reelection.
If a senator is up for reelection, they must campaign again.
Several city council members are up for reelection next month.