How to Pronounce "hot up"
expression
ˈhɑt/ /ˈəp
HAHT uhp
hˈɒt/ /ˈʌp
HOT up
Definition
To become more exciting, intense, or active, especially in situations like competition, debate, or weather. Often used informally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑt/ /ˈəp
British English
hˈɒt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHT uhp
UK
HOT up
Listen in Context
The game will hot up after half-time.
The debate about taxes has started to hot up.
Things hot up in the city every summer.
Just wait, the action will really hot up in the final minutes.