How to Pronounce "put up or shut up"
expression
PUT-uhp-or-SHUHT-uhp
put-UP-aw-SHUT-up
Definition
Used to challenge someone to prove their claim or stop talking about it; basically, act on your words or stay silent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈʃət/ /ˈəp
British English
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɔː/ /ʃˈʌt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT-uhp-or-SHUHT-uhp
UK
put-UP-aw-SHUT-up
Listen in Context
It's time to put up or shut up—show us you can really do it.
He keeps talking, but won't put up or shut up.
If you can't help, then put up or shut up.
You say you can beat me? Well, put up or shut up!