How to Pronounce "dress up"
expression
DRES-uhp
dres-UP
Definition
To put on special or nice clothes, often for a formal event or for fun like wearing a costume.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɛs/ /ˈəp
British English
dɹˈɛs/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRES-uhp
UK
dres-UP
Listen in Context
We have to dress up for the wedding.
The children like to dress up as superheroes.
My mom told me to dress up for the party.
He doesn't like to dress up unless it's really important.