How to Pronounce "warm up for"
expression
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WAWRM-up-FOR
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
WAWM-up-FAW
Definition
To do exercises or activities before something important (like a game, show, or speech) to prepare your body or mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWRM-up-FOR
UK
WAWM-up-FAW
Listen in Context
The team warmed up for the match by jogging.
I always warm up for my dance class.
He warmed up for his speech by reading it out loud.
The band likes to warm up for shows with a fun song backstage.