How to Pronounce "bring up short"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɔɹt
BRING-UP-SHORT
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɔːt
bring-UP-SHAWT
Definition
To make someone suddenly stop or pause, usually because they are surprised or shocked by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɔɹt
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING-UP-SHORT
UK
bring-UP-SHAWT
Listen in Context
The news brought him up short.
Her question brought the teacher up short.
The loud noise brought me up short as I was walking.
I was brought up short by his unexpected reply—it wasn’t what I expected at all.