How to Pronounce "hang it up"
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
HANG-it-UP
hˈæŋ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
HANG-it-UP
Definition
This expression means either to put something on a hook or hanger, or, informally, to stop doing an activity, especially a career or habit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
hˈæŋ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-it-UP
UK
HANG-it-UP
Listen in Context
Please hang it up when you're done with the coat.
He told me to hang it up after practice.
After twenty years, she decided to hang it up and retire.
I think it's time for me to hang it up and let the younger folks take over.