How to Pronounce "well up"
expression
ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈəp
WEL-uhp
wˈɛl/ /ˈʌp
WEL-up
Definition
To rise or fill up, usually referring to liquids or strong feelings, especially tears or emotions becoming visible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
wˈɛl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-uhp
UK
WEL-up
Listen in Context
Tears began to well up in her eyes.
Anger started to well up inside him.
She felt happiness well up as she heard the news.
When he saw his childhood home, memories started to well up.