How to Pronounce "check up on"
expression
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
CHEK-uhp-AHN or CHEK-uhp-AWN
tʃˈɛk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
CHEK-UP-ON
Definition
To look into someone's situation or progress, often to make sure everything is okay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tʃˈɛk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK-uhp-AHN or CHEK-uhp-AWN
UK
CHEK-UP-ON
Listen in Context
I called to check up on my grandmother.
The teacher will check up on your homework tomorrow.
Can you check up on the dog while I'm out?
I'm just texting to check up on you—how are you feeling?