How to Pronounce "messed up"
expression
ˈmɛst/ /ˈəp
MEST-uhp
mˈɛst/ /ˈʌp
MEST-up
Definition
A slang expression meaning something is broken, badly done, or emotionally troubled. It can describe problems, situations, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛst/ /ˈəp
British English
mˈɛst/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEST-uhp
UK
MEST-up
Listen in Context
My room is really messed up right now.
He felt messed up after the accident.
The file is messed up and won’t open.
That’s so messed up—I can’t believe they did that.