How to Pronounce "give it up to"
expression
GIV-it-UP-to, GIV-it-UP-tuh, GIV-it-UP-ti
giv-it-UP-TOO
Definition
This informal phrase means to applaud or show respect to someone, usually by clapping, for something impressive they have done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-it-UP-to, GIV-it-UP-tuh, GIV-it-UP-ti
UK
giv-it-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
Let's give it up to our teacher for helping us succeed.
Can we give it up to John for his hard work?
Please give it up to our guest speaker today.
You’ve got to give it up to her—she finished the marathon in record time!