How to Pronounce "flareup"
word
ˈflɛrˌʌp
FLAIR-up
ˈfleərˌʌp
FLAIR-up
Definition
A flareup is a sudden increase or return of something, often used for medical symptoms getting worse or a conflict becoming more intense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈflɛrˌʌp
British English
ˈfleərˌʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAIR-up
UK
FLAIR-up
Listen in Context
Her allergies had a flareup after she visited the park.
There was a flareup of violence in the city last night.
My skin condition had a sudden flareup in winter.
They had a flareup during the meeting, but it calmed down quickly.