How to Pronounce "knocked up"
expression
ˈnɑkt/ /ˈəp
NAHKT-uhp
nˈɒkt/ /ˈʌp
NOKT-up
Definition
This is a slang expression meaning that a woman is pregnant, usually unexpectedly or unintentionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑkt/ /ˈəp
British English
nˈɒkt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHKT-uhp
UK
NOKT-up
Listen in Context
She found out she was knocked up last week.
My sister got knocked up in college.
He was shocked to hear his girlfriend was knocked up.
I can't believe Jenny got knocked up so young.