How to Pronounce "wind up"
expression
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəp
WYND-up
ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈʌp
WYND-up
Definition
To finish something or to arrive at a particular situation, often unexpectedly. Can also mean to turn or twist something to make it work, like a toy with a key.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəp
British English
ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYND-up
UK
WYND-up
Listen in Context
Let's wind up the meeting now.
If you keep driving, you might wind up in another city.
You have to wind up the toy to make it move.
How did we wind up spending so much money?