How to Pronounce "get a rise out of"
expression
GET-uh-RYZE-owt-uhv
get-uh-RYZE-owt-ov
Definition
To deliberately say or do something that makes someone annoyed, angry, or react emotionally, usually as a joke or to tease them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪz/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪz/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-RYZE-owt-uhv
UK
get-uh-RYZE-owt-ov
Listen in Context
He always tries to get a rise out of his sister by teasing her.
She laughed when her friend couldn't get a rise out of her.
Don't let them get a rise out of you; just ignore it.
You can joke all you want, but it takes a lot to get a rise out of me.