How to Pronounce "all spruced up"
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈspɹust/ /ˈəp
AWL SPROOST UHP
ˈɔːl/ /spɹˈuːst/ /ˈʌp
AWL sproost UP
Definition
Looking very neat, tidy, or smart, usually after getting dressed up or making yourself or a place look especially nice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈspɹust/ /ˈəp
British English
ˈɔːl/ /spɹˈuːst/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL SPROOST UHP
UK
AWL sproost UP
Listen in Context
She got all spruced up for the party.
The house was all spruced up for the guests.
He wanted to be all spruced up for his job interview.
Wow, you're all spruced up—big date tonight?